List of Rookie of the Year Award in Each Conference Year By year

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Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year

The Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award is one of the important awards presented to its players by Major League Baseball (MLB). First introduced in 1940, this award is presented to the two outstanding rookie players in the American League (AL) and the National League (NL) every season. Notably, Jackie Robinson was the first recipient of the award in 1940 and it was eventually renamed in his honor on the 40th anniversary.

The Baseball Writer's Association of America (BBWAA) is notable for voting for the rookie players of the year before the postseason starts every year. The award was initially presented to one best rookie players in the league from 1947 to 1948. Starting from 1949 onwards, the league started presenting this award to the best rookie players from the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The most recent recipient of the Jackie Robinson AL Rookie of the Year Award is Luis Gil of the New York Yankees in 2024. Likewise, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates won the award and became the Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year in 2024.

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Rookie of the Year Award in Each Conference Year by Year

The following table lists the single winners of the Rookie of the Year Award in MLB as per the MLB official site-

YearPlayerTeamPosition
1947Jackie RobinsonBrooklyn Dodgers1B
1948Alvin DarkBoston BravesSS

Here is the list of Rookie Of the Year Award winners of the American League and National League as per the MLB official site:

American League Rookie of the Year Award winners:

YearPlayerTeamPosition
2024Luis Gil New York Yankees P
2023 Gunnar Henderson Baltimore Orioles SS
2022Julio RodríguezSeattle MarinersOF
2021Randy ArozarenaTampa Bay RaysOF
2020Kyle LewisSeattle MarinersOF
2019Yordan ÁlvarezHouston AstrosDH/OF
2018Shohei OhtaniLos Angeles AngelsP/DH
2017Aaron JudgeNew York YankeesOF
2016Michael FulmerDetroit TigersP
2015Carlos CorreaHouston AstrosSS
2014José AbreuChicago White Sox1B
2013Wil MyersTampa Bay RaysOF
2012Mike TroutLos Angeles AngelsOF
2011Jeremy HellicksonTampa Bay RaysP
2010Neftalí FelizTexas RangersP
2009Andrew BaileyOakland AthleticsP
2008Evan LongoriaTampa Bay Rays3B
2007Dustin PedroiaBoston Red Sox2B
2006Justin VerlanderDetroit TigersP
2005Huston StreetOakland AthleticsP
2004Bobby CrosbyOakland AthleticsSS
2003Ángel BerroaKansas City RoyalsSS
2002Eric HinskeToronto Blue Jays3B
2001Ichiro SuzukiSeattle MarinersOF
2000Kazuhiro SasakiSeattle MarinersP
1999Carlos BeltránKansas City RoyalsOF
1998Ben GrieveOakland AthleticsOF
1997Nomar GarciaparraBoston Red SoxSS
1996Derek JeterNew York YankeesSS
1995Marty CordovaMinnesota TwinsOF
1994Bob HamelinKansas City RoyalsDH
1993Tim SalmonCalifornia AngelsOF
1992Pat ListachMilwaukee BrewersSS
1991Chuck KnoblauchMinnesota Twins2B
1990Sandy Alomar Jr.Cleveland IndiansC
1989Gregg OlsonBaltimore OriolesP
1988Walt WeissOakland AthleticsSS
1987Mark McGwireOakland Athletics1B
1986Jose CansecoOakland AthleticsOF
1985Ozzie GuillénChicago White SoxSS
1984Alvin DavisSeattle Mariners1B
1983Ron KittleChicago White SoxOF
1982Cal Ripken Jr.Baltimore OriolesSS
1981Dave RighettiNew York YankeesP
1980Joe CharboneauCleveland IndiansOF
1979John CastinoMinnesota Twins3B
1979Alfredo GriffinToronto Blue JaysSS
1978Lou WhitakerDetroit Tigers2B
1977Eddie MurrayBaltimore OriolesDH
1976Mark FidrychDetroit TigersP
1975Fred LynnBoston Red SoxOF
1974Mike HargroveTexas Rangers1B
1973Al BumbryBaltimore OriolesOF
1972Carlton FiskBoston Red SoxC
1971Chris ChamblissCleveland Indians1B
1970Thurman MunsonNew York YankeesC
1969Lou PiniellaKansas City RoyalsOF
1968Stan BahnsenNew York YankeesP
1967Rod CarewMinnesota Twins2B
1966Tommie AgeeChicago White SoxOF
1965Curt BlefaryBaltimore OriolesOF
1964Tony OlivaMinnesota TwinsOF
1963Gary PetersChicago White SoxP
1962Tom TreshNew York YankeesSS
1961Don SchwallBoston Red SoxP
1960Ron HansenBaltimore OriolesSS
1959Bob AllisonWashington SenatorsOF
1958Albie PearsonWashington SenatorsOF
1957Tony KubekNew York YankeesSS
1956Luis AparicioChicago White SoxSS
1955Herb ScoreCleveland IndiansP
1954Bob GrimNew York YankeesP
1953Harvey KuennDetroit TigersSS
1952Harry ByrdPhiladelphia AthleticsP
1951Gil McDougaldNew York Yankees3B
1950Walt DropoBoston Red Sox1B
1949Roy SieversSt. Louis BrownsOF

National League Rookie of the Year Award winners:

YearPlayerTeamPosition
2024Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates P
2023 Corbin Carroll Arizona Diamondbacks CF
2022Michael HarrisAtlanta BravesOF
2021Jonathan IndiaCincinnati Reds2B
2020Devin WilliamsMilwaukee BrewersP
2019Pete AlonsoNew York Mets1B
2018Ronald Acuña Jr.Atlanta BravesOF
2017Cody BellingerLos Angeles Dodgers1B
2016Corey SeagerLos Angeles DodgersSS
2015Kris BryantChicago Cubs3B
2014Jacob deGromNew York MetsP
2013José FernándezMiami MarlinsP
2012Bryce HarperWashington NationalsOF
2011Craig KimbrelAtlanta BravesP
2010Buster PoseySan Francisco GiantsC
2009Chris CoghlanFlorida MarlinsOF
2008Geovany SotoChicago CubsC
2007Ryan BraunMilwaukee Brewers3B
2006Hanley RamírezFlorida MarlinsSS
2005Ryan HowardPhiladelphia Phillies1B
2004Jason BayPittsburgh PiratesOF
2003Dontrelle WillisFlorida MarlinsP
2002Jason JenningsColorado RockiesP
2001Albert PujolsSt. Louis Cardinals3B
2000Rafael FurcalAtlanta BravesSS
1999Scott WilliamsonCincinnati RedsP
1998Kerry WoodChicago CubsP
1997Scott RolenPhiladelphia Phillies3B
1996Todd HollandsworthLos Angeles DodgersOF
1995Hideo NomoLos Angeles DodgersP
1994Raúl MondesíLos Angeles DodgersOF
1993Mike PiazzaLos Angeles DodgersC
1992Eric KarrosLos Angeles Dodgers1B
1991Jeff BagwellHouston Astros1B
1990David JusticeAtlanta BravesOF
1989Jerome WaltonChicago CubsOF
1988Chris SaboCincinnati Reds3B
1987Benito SantiagoSan Diego PadresC
1986Todd WorrellSt. Louis CardinalsP
1985Vince ColemanSt. Louis CardinalsOF
1984Dwight GoodenNew York MetsP
1983Darryl StrawberryNew York MetsOF
1982Steve SaxLos Angeles Dodgers2B
1981Fernando ValenzuelaLos Angeles DodgersP
1980Steve HoweLos Angeles DodgersP
1979Rick SutcliffeLos Angeles DodgersP
1978Bob HornerAtlanta Braves3B
1977Andre DawsonMontreal ExposOF
1976Butch MetzgerSan Diego PadresP
1976Pat ZachryCincinnati RedsP
1975John MontefuscoSan Francisco GiantsP
1974Bake McBrideSt. Louis CardinalsOF
1973Gary MatthewsSan Francisco GiantsOF
1972Jon MatlackNew York MetsP
1971Earl WilliamsAtlanta BravesC
1970Carl MortonMontreal ExposP
1969Ted SizemoreLos Angeles Dodgers2B
1968Johnny BenchCincinnati RedsC
1967Tom SeaverNew York MetsP
1966Tommy HelmsCincinnati Reds2B
1965Jim LefebvreLos Angeles Dodgers2B
1964Dick AllenPhiladelphia Phillies3B
1963Pete RoseCincinnati Reds2B
1962Ken HubbsChicago Cubs2B
1961Billy WilliamsChicago CubsOF
1960Frank HowardLos Angeles DodgersOF
1959Willie McCoveySan Francisco Giants1B
1958Orlando CepedaSan Francisco Giants1B
1957Jack SanfordPhiladelphia PhilliesP
1956Frank RobinsonCincinnati RedsOF
1955Bill VirdonSt. Louis CardinalsOF
1954Wally MoonSt. Louis CardinalsOF
1953Jim GilliamBrooklyn Dodgers2B
1952Joe BlackBrooklyn DodgersP
1951Willie MaysNew York GiantsOF
1950Sam JethroeBoston BravesOF
1949Don NewcombeBrooklyn DodgersP

MLB Teams With Most Rookie Of The Year Award-Wining Players

These are all the teams that have won the most Rookie of the Year Awards as of November 2024 -

TeamsNo. Of Awards
Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers18
New York Yankees10
Boston/Atlanta Braves9
Philadelphia/Oakland Athletics8
Cincinnati Reds8
St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles8
Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins7
St. Louis Cardinals6
Boston Red Sox6
New York/San Francisco Giants6
Chicago White Sox6
Chicago Cubs6
New York Mets6
Detroit Tigers5
Seattle Mariners5
Cleveland Indians4
Kansas City Royals4
Philadelphia Phillies4
Miami Marlins4
Tampa Bay Rays4
Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals3
Los Angeles Angels3
Houston Astros3
Milwaukee Brewers3
San Diego Padres2
Toronto Blue Jays2
Texas Rangers2
Pittsburgh Pirates 2
Colorado Rockies 1
Arizona Diamondbacks1

FAQs on Rookie of the Year Award in Each Conference Year By year

A. No, a MLB player can only win the Rookie of the Year Award only once in their career.

A. Yes, there have been several unanimous winners of the MLB Rookie of the Year Award. 

A. The MLB Rookie­ of the Year Award winners are­ announced in November, once­ the regular season conclude­s. The announcements are­ made through press rele­ases and telecast live on MLB Network. 

A. No, the MLB Rookie­ of the Year Award does not come­ with a monetary prize. It is solely inte­nded to acknowledge and honor e­xceptional performance by a playe­r during their rookie season.

A. Paul Skenes from National League (NL) and Luis Gil from American League (AL) won the 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year awards. 

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