Esurance Awards (Retired)

The Esurance MLB Awards honor greatness in Major League Baseball, serving as the grand finale of the game's awards season. Media, front-office personnel, retired MLB players, the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) and fans determine the most #AwardWorthy players and moments from each year.

Best Major Leaguer
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Jose AltuveHouston (AL)2B
2016Mike TroutLA Angels (AL)CF
2015Bryce HarperWashington (NL)RF
Best Player
Best Player
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2016David OrtizBoston (AL)DH
2015Bryce HarperWashington (NL)RF
Best Pitcher
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Corey KluberCleveland (AL)P
2016Max ScherzerWashington (NL)SP
2015Jake ArrietaChi Cubs (NL)SP
Best Rookie
Best Rookie
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Aaron JudgeNY Yankees (AL)RF
2016Corey SeagerLA Dodgers (NL)SS
2015Kris BryantChi Cubs (NL)3B
Best Moment
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2015Eric HosmerKansas City (AL)1B
Best Breakout Player
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2015Jake ArrietaChi Cubs (NL)P
Best Bounceback Player
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2015Prince FielderTexas (AL)1B
Best Play, Offense
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Nolan ArenadoColorado (NL)3B
2016Tyler NaquinCleveland (AL)CF
2015Jose BautistaToronto (AL)RF
Best Play, Defense
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Austin JacksonCleveland (AL)CF
2016Anthony RizzoChi Cubs (NL)1B
2015Josh DonaldsonToronto (AL)3B
Best Performance
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Anthony RendonWashington (NL)3B
2016Max ScherzerWashington (NL)SP
2015Max ScherzerWashington (NL)P
Best Major Leaguer, Postseason
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Justin VerlanderHouston (AL)P
2017Jose AltuveHouston (AL)2B
2016Andrew MillerCleveland (AL)RP
2015Wade DavisKansas City (AL)P
Best Defensive Player
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2017Nolan ArenadoColorado (NL)3B
2016Francisco LindorCleveland (AL)SS
2015Kevin KiermaierTampa Bay (AL)RF
Best Social Media Personality
YearPlayerTeamPosition
2016Anthony RizzoChi Cubs (NL)1B
2015Chris ArcherTampa Bay (AL)P