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1 History  





2 Content  





3 All-Star Futures Game  





4 Major League Baseball awards  



4.1  Baseball America Major League Player of the Year  





4.2  Baseball America Rookie of the Year  





4.3  Baseball America All-Rookie Team  





4.4  Baseball America Manager of the Year  





4.5  Baseball America Major League Coach of the Year  





4.6  Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year  





4.7  Baseball America Roland Hemond Award  





4.8  Baseball America Lifetime Achievement Award  





4.9  Baseball America Organization of the Year  







5 Minor League Baseball awards  





6 College baseball awards  





7 High school baseball awards  





8 Best baseball books  





9 See also  





10 Footnotes  





11 External links  














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Baseball America
CategoriesSports
Frequency12 per year
Founded1981
CompanyBaseball America Enterprises
CountryUnited States
Based inDurham, North Carolina
LanguageEnglish
WebsiteBaseballAmerica.com
ISSN0745-5372

Baseball America is a sports enterprise that covers baseball at every level, including MLB, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in the MiLB, college, high school, and international leagues. It is currently published in the form of an editorial and stats website, a monthly magazine, a podcast network, and three annual reference book titles. It also regularly produces lists of the top prospects in the sport, and covers aspects of the game from a scouting and player-development point of view. Industry insiders look to BA for its expertise and insights related to annual and future MLB Drafts classes. The publication's motto is "The most trusted source in baseball."

History[edit]

Baseball America was founded in 1981 and has since grown into a full-service media company. Founder Allan Simpson began writing the magazine from Canada, originally calling it the All-America Baseball News. By 1983, Simpson moved the magazine to Durham, North Carolina, after it was purchased by then-Durham Bulls owner Miles Wolff. Simpson left his position at the magazine in 2006.

Source Interlink (later and the Motor Trend Group) purchased Baseball America in December 2011 and sold the publication in February 2017. The new Baseball America Enterprises includes Gary Green and Larry Botel of Alliance Baseball, owners of minor league franchises in Omaha, Neb., and Richmond, Va., in partnership with David Geaslen, founder and CEO of 3STEP Sports.[1] Today, Baseball America is led by president Tom Dondero and Editor in Chief J.J. Cooper. It also uses outsourced correspondents.

Content[edit]

Baseball America is published on the web and monthly in print. Every issue features coverage of the majors, minors, baseball's draft, college and high school baseball. Other features include reviews and analysis of prospects as well as tracking the progress of the best players in amateur baseball and the minors.[2]

Other annual publications produced by the company include Baseball America Almanac, Baseball America Prospect Handbook (aNew York Times sports best-seller in March 2016), and the Baseball America Directory. Baseball America also has an active social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, bringing its scouting and player-development point of view to 21st century media platforms.

All-Star Futures Game[edit]

Baseball America helps MLB select the players for the All-Star Futures Game.

Major League Baseball awards[edit]

Awards include:[3]

Baseball America Major League Player of the Year[edit]

Baseball America Rookie of the Year[edit]

Baseball America All-Rookie Team[edit]

Note: Each year's team consists of a varying number of pitchers and types of pitchers.

Baseball America Manager of the Year[edit]

  • 1999Jimy Williams, Boston[7]
  • 2000Dusty Baker, San Francisco[7]
  • 2001Lou Piniella, Seattle[7]
  • 2002Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels[7]
  • 2003Jack McKeon, Florida[7]
  • 2004Bobby Cox, Atlanta[7]
  • 2005Ozzie Guillén, Chicago White Sox[7]
  • 2006Jim Leyland, Detroit[7][8]
  • 2007Terry Francona, Boston[7]
  • 2008Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota[7]
  • 2009Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels[7]
  • 2010Bobby Cox, Atlanta[7]
  • 2011Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay[7]
  • 2012Buck Showalter, Baltimore[7]
  • 2013Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh[9]
  • 2014Buck Showalter, Baltimore[10]
  • 2015Joe Maddon, Chicago Cubs[7]
  • 2016Terry Francona, Cleveland[11]
  • 2017 - A. J. Hinch, Houston[12]
  • Baseball America Major League Coach of the Year[edit]

    See footnote[13]

    Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year[edit]

  • 2007Jack Zduriencik, Milwaukee Brewers[15]
  • 2008Theo Epstein, Boston Red Sox[16]
  • 2009Dan O'Dowd, Colorado Rockies[17]
  • 2010Jon Daniels, Texas Rangers[18]
  • 2011Doug Melvin, Milwaukee Brewers[19]
  • 2012Brian Sabean, San Francisco Giants[20]
  • 2013Billy Beane, Oakland Athletics[21]
  • 2014Dan Duquette, Baltimore Orioles[22]
  • 2015Sandy Alderson, New York Mets[23]
  • 2016Chris Antonetti, Cleveland Indians
  • 2017Brian Cashman, New York Yankees[24]
  • 2018Dave Dombrowski, Boston Red Sox[25]
  • 2019Mike Rizzo, Washington Nationals[26]
  • 2020Andrew Friedman, Los Angeles Dodgers[27]
  • 2021Farhan Zaidi, San Francisco Giants[28]
  • Source[29]

    Baseball America Roland Hemond Award[edit]

    See footnote[30]

    Baseball America Lifetime Achievement Award[edit]

    See footnote[31]

    Baseball America Organization of the Year[edit]

    The "Organization of the Year" award was first presented in 1982.[32][33]

  • 1983New York Mets[32]
  • 1984 – New York Mets[32]
  • 1985Milwaukee Brewers[32]
  • 1986 – Milwaukee Brewers[32]
  • 1987 – Milwaukee Brewers[32]
  • 1988Montreal Expos[32]
  • 1989Texas Rangers[32]
  • 1990 – Montreal Expos[32]
  • 1991Atlanta Braves[32]
  • 1992Cleveland Indians[32]
  • 1993Toronto Blue Jays[32]
  • 1994Kansas City Royals[32]
  • 1995New York Mets[32]
  • 1996Atlanta Braves[32]
  • 1997Detroit Tigers[32]
  • 1998New York Yankees[32]
  • 1999Oakland Athletics[32]
  • 2000Chicago White Sox[32]
  • 2001Houston Astros[32]
  • 2002Minnesota Twins[32]
  • 2003Florida Marlins[32]
  • 2004 – Minnesota Twins[32]
  • 2005Atlanta Braves[32]
  • 2006Los Angeles Dodgers[34]
  • 2007Colorado Rockies[35]
  • 2008Tampa Bay Rays[36]
  • 2009Philadelphia Phillies[37]
  • 2010San Francisco Giants[38]
  • 2011St. Louis Cardinals[39]
  • 2012Cincinnati Reds[40]
  • 2013 – St. Louis Cardinals[41]
  • 2014 – Kansas City Royals[42]
  • 2015Pittsburgh Pirates[43]
  • 2016Chicago Cubs[44]
  • 2017Los Angeles Dodgers[45]
  • 2018 - Milwaukee Brewers
  • 2019 - Tampa Bay Rays
  • 2020 - Los Angeles Dodgers[46]
  • Minor League Baseball awards[edit]

    See footnote[3]

    College baseball awards[edit]

    See footnote[3]

    In addition to the awards below, Baseball America releases rankings of the top 25 teams in the nation, as voted by its staff. A preseason poll is compiled, in addition to a weekly poll during the season.

    High school baseball awards[edit]

    See footnote[3]

    Best baseball books[edit]

    See also[edit]

    Footnotes[edit]

    1. ^ "Baseball America Sold | SGB Online". 14 February 2017. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  • ^ "Baseball America Media". Retrieved 2012-09-17.
  • ^ a b c d e f Baseball America award winners. Includes MAJOR LEAGUES: Player of the Year (1998 to date), Rookie of the Year (1989 to date), Organization of the Year (1982 to date), Executive of the Year (1998 to date), Manager of the Year (1998 to date). MINOR LEAGUES: Player of the Year (1981 to date), Executive of the Year (2002 to date), Manager of the Year (1989 to date), Team of the Year (1993 to date). FREITAS AWARDS (top organizations in Triple A, Double A, Class A, Sort-Season). INDEPENDENT LEAGUES: Player of the Year (1996 to date). COLLEGE: Player of the Year (1981 to date), Coach of the Year (1981 to date), Assistant Coach of the Year (1999 to date), Freshman of the Year (1982 to date), Summer College Player of the Year (1984 to date). HIGH SCHOOL: Player of the Year (1992 to date), Youth Player of the Year (2002 to date), Team of the Year (1992 to date). Retrieved 2016-11-15.
  • ^ "2009 All-Rookie Team: The 2009 rookie team as selected by Baseball America". Baseball America. October 28, 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  • ^ Eddy, Matt (October 19, 2010). "Future Big League Stars Highlight All-Rookie Team". Baseball America. Archived from the original on 25 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  • ^ Eddy, Matt (October 21, 2011). "Infield, Pitching Staff Highlight 2011 Rookie Team". Baseball America. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  • ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Baseball America Awards". Baseball America. Archived from the original on 2014-03-10. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
  • ^ Majors: Awards: Manager Of The Year. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
  • ^ "Major League Manager of the Year: Clint Hurdle". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "MLB Manager Of The Year: Buck Showalter". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "Product Guide".
  • ^ Young, Matt (29 November 2017). "Astros' A. J. Hinch named Manager of Year by Baseball America". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  • ^ Majors: Awards: Coach Of The Year. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  • ^ Morosi, Jon Paul (Detroit Free Press) (December 18, 2006). "Major League Executive Of The Year: Dave Dombrowski: Dombrowski molds Tigers into AL contenders". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Haudricourt, Tom (December 3, 2007). "Zduriencik Named Top Executive: Brewers return as contenders". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Speier, Alex (December 22, 2008). "Setting Up Success: Epstein is our Major League Exec of the Year". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Ringolsby, Tracy (December 23, 2009). "Major League Executive Of The Year: Dan O'Dowd has built the Rockies for long-term success". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Grant, Evan (December 8, 2010). "2010 Major League Executive Of The Year". Baseball America. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  • ^ Haudricourt, Tom (December 6, 2011). "2011 Major League Executive Of The Year: Doug Melvin: Melvin makes all the right moves for Brewers". Baseball America. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  • ^ "Major League Executive Of The Year: Brian Sabean". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "Executive of the Year: Oakland's Billy Beane". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "Major League Executive Of The Year: Duquette Puts Pieces Together". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "Major League Executive Of The Year: Sandy Alderson". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "MLB Teams, Prospects, Video, News".
  • ^ Remillard, Calli (November 27, 2018). "Dave Dombrowski was named Executive of the Year". Boston.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  • ^ Lusk, Lacy (December 3, 2019). "2019 MLB Executive Of The Year: Mike Rizzo". Baseball America. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  • ^ Topkin, Marc (November 30, 2020). "2020 MLB Executive Of The Year: Andrew Friedman". Baseball America. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  • ^ Kroner, Steve (December 3, 2021). "2021 MLB Executive of the Year: Farhan Zaidi (San Francisco Giants)". Baseball America. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  • ^ "Majors: Awards: Executive Of The Year". Baseball America. Archived from the original on March 26, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2010 – via Wayback Machine.
  • ^ The Roland Hemond Award is given long-term contributions to scouting and player development. Majors: Awards: Roland Hemond Award. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-26. See also: Category:Major League Baseball farm directors and Category:Major League Baseball scouting directors.
  • ^ Majors: Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  • ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Organization of the Year Award. Baseball-Almanac. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  • ^ Majors: Awards: Organization Of The Year. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  • ^ Kline, Chris (December 14, 2006). "Organization Of The Year: Los Angeles Dodgers: Dodgers inject impact talent from within". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Ringolsby, Tracy (December 6, 2007). "Organization Of The Year: Rockies Ride Winning Streak To The World Series". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Topkin, Marc (December 22, 2008). "Built To Last: Our Organization of the Year should have staying power". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Salisbury, Jim (December 7, 2009). "Organization Of The Year: Philadelphia Phillies: Philadelphia completes an amazing turnaround". Baseball America. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  • ^ Crasnick, Jerry (December 8, 2010). "2010 Major League Organization Of The Year". Baseball America. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  • ^ Goold, Derrick (December 5, 2011). "2011 Organization Of The Year: St. Louis Cardinals: Cards' unlikely surge reflects winning plan". Baseball America. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  • ^ "2012 Organization Of The Year: Cincinnati Reds". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "Organization of the Year: St. Louis Cardinals". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ "Organization Of The Year: In K.C., Patience Finally Pays". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  • ^ Sawchik, Travis (November 30, 2015). "Organization of the Year: Pirates Prove Building a Team Takes Blending". Baseball America. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
  • ^ Glaser, Kyle (November 28, 2016). "2016 Organization of the Year: Cubs Build From Ground Up To Title". Baseball America. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
  • ^ Glaser, Kyle (November 28, 2017). "2017 MLB Organization Of The Year: Los Angeles Dodgers". Baseball America. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  • ^ Plunkett, Bill (November 30, 2020). "2020 MLB Organization Of The Year: Los Angeles Dodgers". Baseball America. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  • ^ Cooper, J.J. (October 7, 2009). "Worth Sticking Around: Greg Porter is the 2009 Independent Leagues Player of the Year". Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  • ^ Glaser, Kyle (September 8, 2017). "2017 Minor League All-Star Team: Precocious Young Hitters Lead The Way". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
  • ^ "2017 Triple-A Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 11, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ "2017 Double-A Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 11, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ "2017 High Class A Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 11, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ "2017 Low Class A Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 12, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ "2017 Rookie-Level Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 12, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ "2017 Dominican Summer League Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 12, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ "2017 Short-Season Classification All-Star Team". BaseballAmerica.com. Baseball America Enterprises. September 12, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  • ^ Baseball America Minor League Team of the Year webpage
  • ^ Baseball America Minor League Executive of the Year webpage
  • ^ Baseball America Bob Freitas Awards webpage
  • ^ Lingo, Will. "Freitas Awards Try To Spotlight Minors Top Operators", Baseball America, Nov. 9, 2006
  • ^ Baseball America Independent Organization of the Year webpage
  • ^ College: Awards: Player Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ College: Awards: All-America Teams webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ College: Awards: Freshman Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ College: Awards: Freshman All-America Team webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ Summer College Player of the Year Archived 2011-11-25 at the Wayback Machine (Baseball America Awards webpage). Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
  • ^ College: Awards: Coach Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ College: Awards: Assistant Coach Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ ABCA/Baseball America Assistant Coach of the Year. American Baseball Coaches Association website. Retrieved on 2016-12-02.
  • ^ (Evan Harley )High School: Awards: Player Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ High School: Awards: Team Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ High School: Awards: All-America Teams webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ High School: Awards: Youth Player Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ High School: Awards: Youth Coach Of The Year webpage. Baseball America, Inc. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  • ^ Bailey, James (December 16, 2010). "The Best Baseball Books Of 2010". Baseball America Inc. Retrieved December 31, 2010.
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