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The Players Choice Awards are annual Major League Baseball awards, given by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). The Players Choice Awards are unique because the electorate consists of the players themselves.[1] Voting each September is by secret ballot.[2][3] Four awards go to a player in each league, while two awards each go to one player in all of Major League Baseball. Each Players Choice Award winner designates a charity to receive a grant ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 from the Players Trust, a non-profit foundation created and administered by the players.[4] The first Players Choice Awards were given in 1992, to the Comeback Player in each of the two major leagues. There were no other awards that year. In 1993, the Comeback Player awards were replaced by an Outstanding Player award for each league. In 1994, two more categories were added: Outstanding Pitcher (in each league) and Outstanding Rookie (in each league). In 1997, the dual Comeback Player awards were again named, along with the first ever single award — the Man of the Year — for one player in all of Major League Baseball. In 1998, a second non-dual award was added, Player of the Year. In addition, the Man of the Year award was re-named in honor of Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. In 1999, a special Player of the Decade award was given.
[edit] Awards for one player in all of Major League Baseball[edit] Player of the YearThis award was first given in 1998. [edit] The Marvin Miller Man of the Year AwardThis award is given to "the player in either league whose on-field performance and contributions to his community inspire others to higher levels of achievement."[5] First given in 1997 (as the "Man of the Year" Award), it was re-named in 1998 in honor of Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association. [edit] Awards for a player in each league[edit] Outstanding PlayerFirst awarded in 1993. [edit] Outstanding PitcherFirst awarded in 1994. [edit] Outstanding RookieFirst awarded in 1994. [edit] Comeback PlayerIn 1992, this was the first ever Players Choice Award. There were no other awards that year. The Comeback Player award was not given from 1993 to 1996, although awards were given in other categories. In 1997, it was again awarded and has been ever since. [edit] Award for Player of the DecadeIn 1999, a special Player of the Decade award was given to Ken Griffey, Jr.. [edit] WinnersSince 1998, ten awards have been given each year. Before 1998, the number of awards varied each year. Winners of the awards, since they were begun in 1992, are:[6]
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