Texas League Player of the Year Award

Texas League
Player of the Year Award
Awarded for Texas League's Regular Season Player of the Year
Country United States
First awarded 1931
Currently held by Matt Chapman

The Texas League Player of the Year Award is an annual award given to the best player in minor league baseball's Texas League. In 1931, Dizzy Dean won the first ever Texas League Player of the Year Award.

First basemen, with 19 winners, have won the most among infielders, followed by third basemen (16), second basemen (7), and shortstops (6). Two catchers have also won the award. Thirty outfielders have won the Player of the Year Award, the most of any position. A total of five pitchers have won the award. The Texas League established a Pitcher of the Year Award in 1933. The five pitchers who won Player of the Year Awards won the honor before its creation and during two periods in which the pitcher's award was not given.[1]

Eight players each from the California Angels/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations have won the Player of the Year Award, more than any other, followed by the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Colt .45's/Astros organizations (7); the St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers organizations (6); the New York/San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics organizations (5); the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres organizations (4); the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets organizations (3); the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees organizations (2); and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers organizations (1). Five players won the award on teams that were not affiliated with a major league team.

Key

*
Indicates multiple award winners in the same year
Hall of Famer
Member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum[2]
^
Denotes player who is still active
Position Indicates the player's primary position

Winners

Dizzy Dean, 1931 Texas League Player of the Year
Hank Greenberg, 1932 Texas League Player of the Year
Al Rosen, 1947 Texas League Player of the Year
Chuck Hiller, 1960 Texas League Player of the Year
Alex Gordon, 2006 Texas League Player of the Year
George Springer, 2013 Texas League Player of the Year
Year Winner Team Organization Position Ref
1931 Dean, DizzyDizzy DeanHall of Famer Houston Buffaloes St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher [3]
1932 Greenberg, HankHank GreenbergHall of Famer Beaumont Exporters Detroit Tigers First baseman [4]
1933 Bonura, ZekeZeke Bonura Dallas Steers Unaffiliated First baseman [5]
1934 English, CharlieCharlie English Galveston Buccaneers Unaffiliated Second baseman [6]
1935 York, RudyRudy York Beaumont Exporters Detroit Tigers First baseman [7]
1936 Mallon, LesLes Mallon Dallas Steers Chicago White Sox Second baseman [8]
1937 Harold Hillin Oklahoma City Indians Unaffiliated Pitcher [9]
1938 Trout, DizzyDizzy Trout Beaumont Exporters Detroit Tigers Pitcher [10]
1939 Cullop, NickNick Cullop Houston Buffaloes St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [11]
1940 Muncrief, BobBob Muncrief San Antonio Missions St. Louis Browns Pitcher [12]
1941 Russell, RipRip Russell Tulsa Oilers Chicago Cubs Third baseman [13]
1942 Wakefield, DickDick Wakefield Beaumont Exporters Detroit Tigers Outfielder [14]
1946 Schenz, HankHank Schenz Tulsa Oilers Chicago Cubs Third baseman [15]
1947 Rosen, AlAl Rosen Oklahoma City Indians Cleveland Indians Third baseman [16]
1948 Noren, IrvIrv Noren Fort Worth Cats Brooklyn Dodgers Outfielder [17]
1949 Conyers, HerbHerb Conyers Oklahoma City Indians Cleveland Indians First baseman [18]
1950 McDougald, GilGil McDougald Beaumont Roughnecks New York Yankees Third baseman [19]
1951 Dyck, JimJim Dyck San Antonio Missions St. Louis Browns Third baseman [20]
1952 Hunter, BillyBilly Hunter Fort Worth Cats Brooklyn Dodgers Shortstop [21]
1953 Frazier, JoeJoe Frazier Oklahoma City Indians Unaffiliated Outfielder [22]
1954 Kellert, FrankFrank Kellert San Antonio Missions Baltimore Orioles First baseman [23]
1955 Murray, RayRay Murray Dallas Eagles New York Giants Catcher [24]
1956 Ken Guettler Shreveport Sports Unaffiliated Outfielder [25]
1957 Frey, JimJim Frey Tulsa Oilers Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder [26]
1958 Michael Lutz Corpus Christi Giants San Francisco Giants Outfielder [27]
1959 Warwick, CarlCarl Warwick Victoria Rosebuds Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder [28]
1960 Hiller, ChuckChuck Hiller Rio Grande Valley Giants San Francisco Giants Second basemen [29]
1961 Linz, PhilPhil Linz Amarillo Gold Sox New York Yankees Shortstop [30]
1962 Peterson, CapCap Peterson El Paso Sun Kings San Francisco Giants Shortstop [31]
1963 Beauchamp, JimJim Beauchamp Tulsa Oilers St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [32]
1964 Morgan, JoeJoe MorganHall of Famer San Antonio Bullets Houston Colt .45's Second baseman [33]
1965 Posada, LeoLeo Posada Amarillo Sonics Houston Astros Outfielder [34]
1966 Hutton, TommyTommy Hutton Albuquerque Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers First baseman [35]
1967 Colbert, NateNate Colbert Amarillo Sonics Houston Astros Outfielder [36]
1968* Spencer, JimJim Spencer El Paso Sun Kings California Angels First baseman [37]
1968* Sudakis, BillBill Sudakis Albuquerque Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Third baseman [38]
1969* Larry Johnson Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs Baltimore Orioles First baseman [39]
1969* Grich, BobbyBobby Grich Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs Baltimore Orioles Shortstop [40]
1970 Rivers, MickeyMickey Rivers El Paso Sun Kings California Angels Outfielder [41]
1971 Cabell, EnosEnos Cabell Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs Baltimore Orioles First baseman [42]
1972 Elliott, RandyRandy Elliott Alexandria Aces San Diego Padres Outfielder [43]
1973 Cruz, HéctorHéctor Cruz Arkansas Travelers St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [44]
1974 Balaz, JohnJohn Balaz El Paso Diablos California Angels Outfielder [45]
1975 Alexander, GaryGary Alexander Lafayette Drillers San Francisco Giants Catcher [46]
1976 Aikens, WillieWillie Aikens El Paso Diablos California Angels First baseman [47]
1977 Pagel, KarlKarl Pagel Midland Cubs Chicago Cubs Outfielder [48]
1978 Clark, BobbyBobby Clark El Paso Diablos California Angels Outfielder [49]
1979 Brouhard, MarkMark Brouhard El Paso Diablos California Angels Outfielder [50]
1980 Leary, TimTim Leary Jackson Mets New York Mets Pitcher [51]
1981 Sax, SteveSteve Sax San Antonio Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Second baseman [52]
1982 Strawberry, DarrylDarryl Strawberry Jackson Mets New York Mets Outfielder [53]
1983 Mark Gillaspie Beaumont Golden Gators San Diego Padres Outfielder [54]
1984 Steels, JimJim Steels Beaumont Golden Gators San Diego Padres Outfielder [55]
1985 Robidoux, Billy JoBilly Jo Robidoux El Paso Diablos Milwaukee Brewers First baseman [56]
1986 Stanicek, SteveSteve Stanicek El Paso Diablos Milwaukee Brewers First baseman [57]
1987 Jefferies, GreggGregg Jefferies Jackson Mets New York Mets Shortstop [58]
1988 Manto, JeffJeff Manto Midland Angels California Angels Third baseman [59]
1989 Lankford, RayRay Lankford Arkansas Travelers St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [60]
1990 Rodríguez, HenryHenry Rodríguez San Antonio Missions Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder [61]
1991 Jaha, JohnJohn Jaha El Paso Diablos Milwaukee Brewers First baseman [62]
1992 O'Leary, TroyTroy O'Leary El Paso Diablos Milwaukee Brewers Outfielder [63]
1993 Petagine, RobertoRoberto Petagine Jackson Generals Houston Astros First baseman [64]
1994 Unroe, TimTim Unroe El Paso Diablos Milwaukee Brewers Third baseman [65]
1995 Damon, JohnnyJohnny Damon Wichita Wranglers Kansas City Royals Outfielder [66]
1996 Bubba Smith Tulsa Drillers Texas Rangers First baseman [67]
1997 Kinkade, MikeMike Kinkade El Paso Diablos Milwaukee Brewers Third baseman [68]
1998 Tyrone Horne Arkansas Travelers St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [69]
1999 Piatt, AdamAdam Piatt Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics Third baseman [70]
2000 Ginter, KeithKeith Ginter Round Rock Express Houston Astros Second baseman [71]
2001 Lane, JasonJason Lane Round Rock Express Houston Astros Outfielder [72]
2002 Tracy, ChadChad Tracy El Paso Diablos Arizona Diamondbacks Third baseman [73]
2003 Leone, JustinJustin Leone San Antonio Missions Seattle Mariners Third baseman [74]
2004 Shealy, RyanRyan Shealy Tulsa Drillers Colorado Rockies First baseman [75]
2005 Ethier, AndreAndre Ethier^ Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics Outfielder [76]
2006 Gordon, AlexAlex Gordon^ Wichita Wranglers Kansas City Royals Third baseman [77]
2007 Headley, ChaseChase Headley^ San Antonio Missions San Diego Padres Third baseman [78]
2008 Ka'aihue, KilaKila Ka'aihue Northwest Arkansas Naturals Kansas City Royals First baseman [79]
2009 Carter, ChrisChris Carter^ Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics First baseman [80]
2010 Moustakas, MikeMike Moustakas^ Northwest Arkansas Naturals Kansas City Royals Third baseman [81]
2011 Adams, MattMatt Adams^ Springfield Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals First baseman [82]
2012 Taveras, OscarOscar Taveras Springfield Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder [83]
2013 Springer, GeorgeGeorge Springer^ Corpus Christi Hooks Houston Astros Outfielder [84]
2014 Yarbrough, AlexAlex Yarbrough^ Arkansas Travelers Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Second baseman [85]
2015 Pinder, ChadChad Pinder^ Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics Shortstop [86]
2016 Chapman, MattMatt Chapman^ Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics Third baseman [87]

References

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  2. "Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2009.
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  5. "Zeke Bonura Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  6. "Charlie English Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  7. "Rudy York Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  8. "Les Mallon Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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  11. "Nick Cullop Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  12. "Bob Muncrief Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  13. "Rip Russell Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  14. "Dick Wakefield Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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  16. "Al Rosen Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  17. "Irv Noren Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  18. "Herb Conyers Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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  26. "Jim Frey Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  27. "Michael Lutz Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  28. "Carl Warwick Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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  33. "Joe Morgan Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  34. "Leo Posada Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  35. "Tom Hutton Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  36. "Nate Colbert Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  37. "Jim Spencer Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  38. "Bill Sudakis Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  39. "Larry Johnson Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  40. "Bobby Grich Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  41. "Mickey Rivers Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  42. "Enos Cabell Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  43. "Randy Elliott Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  44. "Hector Cruz Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  45. "John Balaz Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  46. "Gary Alexander Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  47. "Willie Aikens Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  48. "Karl Pagel Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  49. "Bobby Clark Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  50. "Mark Brouhard Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  51. "Tim Leary Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  52. "Steve Sax Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  53. "Darryl Strawberry Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  54. "Mark Gillaspie Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  55. "Jim Steels Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  56. "Billy Jo Robidoux Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  57. "Steve Stanicek Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  58. "Gregg Jefferies Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  59. "Jeff Manto Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  60. "Ray Lankford Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  61. "Henry Rodríguez Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  62. "John Jaha Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  63. "Troy O'Leary Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  64. "Roberto Petagine Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  65. "Tim Unroe Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  66. "Johnny Damon Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  67. "Bubba Smith Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  68. "Mike Kinkade Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  69. "Tyrone Horne Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  70. "Adam Piatt Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  71. "Keith Ginter Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  72. "Jason Lane Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  73. "Chad Tracy Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  74. "Justin Leone Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  75. "Ryan Shealy Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  76. "Andre Ethier Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  77. "Alex Gordon Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  78. "Chase Headley Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  79. "Kila Ka'aihue Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  80. "Chris Carter Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  81. "Mike Moustakas Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  82. "Matt Adams Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  83. "Oscar Taveras Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  84. "George Springer Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  85. "Alex Yarbrough Minor League Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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