2014 American League awards

Albert Pujols hit his 500th home run against the Nationals. Edwin Encarnacion hit 16 home runs in May. Rangers manager Ron Washington resigned. Derek Jeter had a walk-off single in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium.

Babe Ruth Award | Mike Trout, Angels. 36 HRs, 111 RBIs, .287/.377/.561, 115 runs

2. Robinson Cano, Mariners
3. Michael Brantley, Cleveland
4. Josh Donaldson, Athletics
5. Jose Altuve, Astros

Walter Johnson Award | Corey Kluber, Cleveland. 18-9, 2.44 ERA, 269 Ks, 51 BBs

Jackie Robinson Award | Jose Abreu, White Sox. 36 HRs, 107 RBIs, .317/.383/.581

Connie Mack Award | Mike Scioscia, Angels. 98-64, .605

2. Buck Showalter, Orioles
3. Lloyd McClendon, Mariners



Catcher | Yan Gomes, Cleveland. 21 HRs, 74 RBIs, .278/.313/.472. Best fielder | Salvador Perez, Royals.

First base | Jose Abreu, White Sox. 36 HRs, 107 RBIs, .317/.383/.581. Best fielder | Chris Davis, Orioles.

2. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers.

Second base | Robinson Cano, Mariners. 14 HRs, 82 RBIs, .314/.382/.454. Best hitter | Jose Altuve, Astros. Best fielder | Ian Kinsler, Tigers.

2. Jose Altuve, Astros
3. Howie Kendrick, Angels
4. Ian Kinsler, Tigers

Third base | Josh Donaldson, Athletics. 29 HRs, 98 RBIs, .255/.342/.456. Best hitter | Adrian Beltre, Rangers. Best fielder | Donaldson

2. Adrian Beltre, Rangers
3. Kyle Seager, Mariners

Shortstop | Erick Aybar, Angels. 7 HRs, 68 RBIs, .278/.321/.379/. Best fielder | J.J. Hardy, Orioles.

Left field | Michael Brantley, Cleveland. 20 HRs, 97 RBIs, .327/.385/.506, 200 hits, 45 doubles. Best fielder | Alex Gordon, Royals.

2. Alex Gordon, Royals

Center field | Mike Trout, Angels. 36 HRs, 111 RBIs, .287/.377/.561, 115 runs. Best fielder | Lorenzo Cain, Royals.

2. Adam Jones, Orioles

Right field | Jose Bautista, Blue Jays. 35 HRs, 103 RBIs, .286/.403/.524, 101 runs, 104 walks. Best fielder | Josh Reddick, Athletics.

Designated hitter | Victor Martinez, Tigers. 32 HRs, 103 RBIs, .335/.409/.565



Starting rotation

1. Corey Kluber, Cleveland. 18-9, 2.44 ERA, 269 Ks, 51 BBs

2. Felix Hernandez, Mariners. 15-6, 2.14 ERA, 248 Ks, 46 BBs

3. Chris Sale, White Sox. 12-4, 2.17 ERA, 208 Ks, 39 BBs

4. Max Scherzer, Tigers. 18-5, 3.15 ERA, 252 Ks, 63 BBs

5. Jon Lester, Red Sox-Athletics. 16-11, 2.46 ERA, 220 Ks, 48 BBs

6. David Price, Rays-Tigers
7. Dallas Keuchel, Astros

Setup man | Wade Davis, Royals. 9-2, 1.00 ERA, 3 saves, 109 Ks

2. Dellin Betances, Yankees.

Closer | Zach Britton, Orioles. 3-2, 1.65 ERA, 37 saves, 62 Ks

2. Greg Holland, Royals.
— Kevin Brewer