Eastern League Most Valuable Player Award

Eastern League
Most Valuable Player Award
Awarded for Eastern League's Regular Season MVP
Country United States
First awarded 1962
Currently held by Brock Stassi

The Eastern League Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) is an annual award given to the best player in minor league baseball's Eastern League. In 1962, Jim Ray Hart won the first ever Eastern League MVP Award.

First basemen, with 16 winners, have won the most among infielders, followed by third basemen (8) and second basemen and shortstops (1). Five catchers have also won the award. Three players who won the award were pitchers. Twenty outfielders have won the MVP Award, the most of any position.

Seven players from the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball (MLB) organization have won the MVP Award, more than any other, followed by the Pittsburgh Pirates organization (6); the Cleveland Indians and Montreal Expos organizations (5); the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets organizations (4); the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays organizations (3); the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Milwaukee Brewers organizations (2); and the Florida Marlins, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers organizations (1).

Key

Position Indicates the player's primary position

Winners

Bob Chance, 1963 Eastern League MVP
Matt Stairs, 1991 Eastern League MVP
Adam Lind, 2006 Eastern League MVP
Lou Montañez, 2008 Eastern League MVP
Year Winner Team Organization Position Ref
1962 Hart, Jim RayJim Ray Hart Springfield Giants San Francisco Giants Third baseman [1]
1963 Chance, BobBob Chance Charleston Indians Cleveland Indians First baseman [2]
1964 Bertaina, FrankFrank Bertaina Elmira Pioneers Baltimore Orioles Pitcher [3]
1965 Owen Johnson Pittsfield Red Sox Boston Red Sox Catcher [4]
1966 Fisher, TomTom Fisher Elmira Pioneers Baltimore Orioles Pitcher [5]
1967 Smith, BernieBernie Smith Williamsport Mets New York Mets Outfielder [6]
1968 Fanzone, CarmenCarmen Fanzone Pittsfield Red Sox Boston Red Sox Third baseman [7]
1969 Mangual, ÁngelÁngel Mangual York Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder [8]
1970 Luzinski, GregGreg Luzinski Reading Phillies Philadelphia Phillies First baseman [9]
1971 Locklear, GeneGene Locklear Trois-Rivieres Aigles Cincinnati Reds Outfielder [10]
1972 González, FernandoFernando González Sherbrooke Pirates Pittsburg Pirates Third baseman [11]
1973 Robson, TomTom Robson Pittsfield Rangers Texas Rangers First baseman [12]
1974 Macha, KenKen Macha Thetford Mines Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates Catcher [13]
1975 Bergman, DaveDave Bergman West Haven Yankees New York Yankees First baseman [14]
1976 Thomas, DanDan Thomas Berkshire Brewers Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder [15]
1977 Spilman, HarryHarry Spilman Trois-Rivieres Aigles Cincinnati Reds First baseman [16]
1978 Yurak, JeffJeff Yurak Holyoke Millers Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder [17]
1979 Lancellotti, RickRick Lancellotti Buffalo Bisons Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder [18]
1980 Davis, MarkMark Davis Reading Phillies Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher [19]
1981 Kittle, RonRon Kittle Glens Falls White Sox Chicago White Sox Outfielder [20]
1982 Jim Bennett West Haven A's Oakland Athletics Outfielder [21]
1983 Stone, JeffJeff Stone Reading Phillies Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder [22]
1984 Pat Adams Glens Falls White Sox Chicago White Sox First baseman [23]
1985 Snyder, CoryCory Snyder Waterbury Indians Cleveland Indians Third baseman [24]
1986 Palmeiro, RafaelRafael Palmeiro Pittsfield Cubs Chicago Cubs Outfielder [25]
1987 Grace, MarkMark Grace Pittsfield Cubs Chicago Cubs First baseman [26]
1988 Richie, RobRob Richie Glens Falls Tigers Detroit Tigers Outfielder [27]
1989 Chamberlain, WesWes Chamberlain Harrisburg Senators Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder [28]
1990 Bagwell, JeffJeff Bagwell New Britain Red Sox Boston Red Sox Third baseman [29]
1991 Stairs, MattMatt Stairs Harrisburg Senators Montreal Expos Second baseman [30]
1992 Davis, RussRuss Davis Albany-Colonie Yankees New York Yankees Third baseman [31]
1993 Floyd, CliffCliff Floyd Harrisburg Senators Montreal Expos First baseman [32]
1994 Grudzielanek, MarkMark Grudzielanek Harrisburg Senators Montreal Expos Shortstop [33]
1995 Payton, JayJay Payton Binghamton Mets New York Mets Outfielder [34]
1996 Guerrero, VladimirVladimir Guerrero Harrisburg Senators Montreal Expos Outfielder [35]
1997 Millar, KevinKevin Millar Portland Sea Dogs Florida Marlins First baseman [36]
1998 Pickering, CalvinCalvin Pickering Bowie Baysox Baltimore Orioles First baseman [37]
1999 Tracy, AndyAndy Tracy Harrisburg Senators Montreal Expos Third baseman [38]
2000 Hyzdu, AdamAdam Hyzdu Altoona Curve Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder [39]
2001 Byrd, MarlonMarlon Byrd Reading Phillies Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder [40]
2002 Martínez, VíctorVíctor Martínez Akron Aeros Cleveland Indians Catcher [41]
2003 Ríos, AlexAlex Ríos New Haven Ravens Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder [42]
2004 Howard, RyanRyan Howard Reading Phillies Philadelphia Phillies First baseman [43]
2005 Jacobs, MikeMike Jacobs Binghamton Mets New York Mets First baseman [44]
2006 Lind, AdamAdam Lind New Hampshire Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder [45]
2007 Brown, JordanJordan Brown Akron Aeros Cleveland Indians First baseman [46]
2008 Montañez, LouLou Montañez Bowie Baysox Baltimore Orioles Outfielder [47]
2009 Santana, CarlosCarlos Santana Akron Aeros Cleveland Indians Catcher [48]
2010 Laird, BrandonBrandon Laird Trenton Thunder New York Yankees Third baseman [49]
2011 d'Arnaud, TravisTravis d'Arnaud New Hampshire Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays Catcher [50]
2012 Ruf, DarinDarin Ruf Reading Phillies Philadelphia Phillies First baseman [51]
2013 Dykstra, AllanAllan Dykstra Binghamton Mets New York Mets First baseman [52]
2014 Moya, StevenSteven Moya Erie SeaWolves Detroit Tigers Outfielder [53]
2015 Stassi, BrockBrock Stassi Reading Fightin Phils Philadelphia Phillies First baseman [54]
2016 Cozens, DylanDylan Cozens Reading Fightin Phils Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder [55]

References

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  1. ↑ "Jim Ray Hart Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Bob Chance Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Frank Bertaina Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Owen Johnson Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Tom Fisher Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bernie Smith Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Carmen Fanzone Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ángel Mangual Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Greg Luzinski Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Gene Locklear Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Fernando González Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Tom Robson Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Ken Macha Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Dave Bergman Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Dan Thomas Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Harry Spilman Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Jeff Yurak Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Rick Lancellotti Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Mark Davis Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Ron Kittle Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Jim Bennett Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Jeff Stone Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Pat Adams Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Cory Snyder Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Rafael Palmeiro Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Mark Grace Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Rob Richie Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Wes Chamberlain Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Jeff Bagwell Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Matt Stairs Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Russ Davis Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  32. ↑ "Cliff Floyd Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Mark Grudzielanek Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  34. ↑ "Jay Payton Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  35. ↑ "Vladimir Guerrero Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  36. ↑ "Kevin Millar Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  37. ↑ "Calvin Pickering Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  38. ↑ "Andy Tracy Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  39. ↑ "Adam Hyzdu Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  40. ↑ "Marlon Byrd Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  41. ↑ "Víctor Martínez Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  42. ↑ "Alex Ríos Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  43. ↑ "Ryan Howard Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  44. ↑ "Mike Jacobs Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  45. ↑ "Adam Lind Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  46. ↑ "Jordan Brown Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  47. ↑ "Lou Montañez Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  48. ↑ "Carlos Santana Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  49. ↑ "Brandon Laird Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  50. ↑ "Travis d'Arnaud Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  51. ↑ "Darin Ruf Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  52. ↑ "Allan Dykstra Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  53. ↑ "Steven Moya Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  54. ↑ "Brock Stassi Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  55. ↑ Dylan Cozens Named Eastern League MVP. MiLB.com. Retrieved on November 11, 2016.
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