1997 Game Awards Announced!

American League Rookie of the Year:
Todd Helton (TOR)!
He batted .356 in 568 AB, with 31 homers and 105 RBI.

National League Rookie of the Year:
Miguel Tejada (LAN)!
He batted .277 in 582 AB, with 19 homers and 84 RBI.


American League Cy Young:
Takashi Saito (NYA)!
He had a record of 23-3 with an ERA of 2.05 and 3 shutouts.
In 32 games started, he pitched 245.2 innings, fanning 179 and walking 63 batters.

American League Most Valuable Player:
Frank Thomas (CHA)!
He batted .333 in 591 AB, with 47 homers and 146 RBI.


National League Cy Young:
John Smiley (SFN)!
He had a record of 24-6 with an ERA of 2.78 and 1 shutouts.
In 39 games started, he pitched 278.1 innings, fanning 203 and walking 63 batters.

National League Most Valuable Player:
Dante Bichette (COL)!
He batted .340 in 656 AB, with 38 homers and 143 RBI.


American League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Jose Lima (DET)
Catcher: Dan Wilson (SEA)
First Base: Tony Clark (DET)
Second Base: Carlos Baerga (CLE)
Third Base: Billy Ripken (BAL)
Shortstop: Travis Fryman (DET)
Leftfield: Mike Greenwell (CLE)
Centerfield: Jim Edmonds (CAL)
Rightfield: Tim Salmon (CAL)


National League Gold Glove Winners:
Pitcher: Pat Hentgen (COL)
Catcher: Darrin Fletcher (MON)
First Base: Andres Galarraga (COL)
Second Base: Eric Young (COL)
Third Base: Vinny Castilla (COL)
Shortstop: Matt Williams (SFN)
Leftfield: Barry Bonds (SFN)
Centerfield: Brian Hunter (HOU)
Rightfield: David Justice (ATL)