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Milwaukee RF Willie Keeler was the unanimous American League Most Valuable Player, becoming a three-time winner (1892, 93, 97). “Wee Willie” led in runs (123), hits (242), average (.395), OBP (.440), wRC+ (184), and WAR (9.5). Keeler added 39 doubles, 24 home runs, 116 RBI, 66 stolen bases, and 1.029 OPS. He’s won five batting titles in his first six seasons and has a career .393 average. Keeler also won his fourth Gold Glove and fifth Silver Slugger. He’s signed through 1902 for the Brewers, but does have an opt-out option at the end of next season.

Pitcher of the Year went unanimously to Cleveland rookie Sam Leever. The #9 pick by the Spiders in the last draft, Leever won the ERA title at 2.69 and led in WHIP (0.99) and shutouts (5). Nicknamed “Deacon,” Leever had an 18-8 record, 294.1 innings, 223 strikeouts, 168 ERA+, 73 FIP, and 7.2 WAR. Despite his POTY win, Leever was third in Rookie of the Year voting and only earned one first place vote. Part of that is due to voters being pitcher-averse for the award, but there was strong competition.

Detroit’s Honus Wagner got Rookie of the Year with 15 first place votes and 102 points, while New York’s Danny Green had eight first place votes and 86 votes. The #1 pick, Wagner led in doubles (49) and had 183 hits, 105 runs, 37 homers, 126 RBI, .311/.371/.593 slash, 157 wRC+, and 7.6 WAR for the Tigers. Green notably was the leader in home runs (42) and had 189 hits, 110 runs, 123 RBI, .329/.378/.577 slash, 163 wRC+, and 7.7 WAR with the Yankees.

Hugh “One Arm” Daily was Manager of the Year for the second time in three seasons with the Twins. It was a somewhat surprising win, since Minnesota took second place in the AL West behind Milwaukee. The Twins still finished 95-67 in Daily’s sixth year at the helm with an overall 531-441 career record and .546 win percentage.

In other award notables, Yankees C Tom Daly and Royals CF Jim Fogarty both won their fifth Gold Gloves. Both men are set for free agency in the winter.