American Association (20th century) Most Valuable Pitcher Award


The American Association Most Valuable Pitcher Award was an annual award given to the best pitcher in Minor League Baseball's American Association based on their regular season performance. Though the league was established in 1902, the award was not created until 1969. From 1929 to 1962, AA pitchers were eligible to win the Most Valuable Player Award. A total of 8 pitchers won the MVP Award before the league disbanded after the 1962 season. The Most Valuable Pitcher Award was issued starting with the league's revival in 1969 and continued to be awarded through 1996; no award was given in the final 1997 season.
Five players each from the Denver Bears, Indianapolis Indians, and Oklahoma City 89ers were selected for the Most Valuable Pitcher Award, more than any other teams in the league, followed by the Buffalo Bisons ; the Iowa Oaks/Cubs, Nashville Sounds, and Omaha Royals ; and the Evansville Triplets, Louisville Redbirds, and Tulsa Oilers.
Six players from the Montreal Expos Major League Baseball organization won the MVP award, more than any other, followed by the Chicago White Sox organization ; the Philadelphia Phillies organization ; the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Senators/Texas Rangers organizations ; and the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers organizations.

Key

Winners

Wins by team

TeamAwardYear
Denver Bears51971, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1983
Indianapolis Indians51970, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989
Oklahoma City 89ers51974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1996
Buffalo Bisons41986, 1991, 1993, 1995
Iowa Oaks/Cubs21979, 1982
Nashville Sounds21990, 1994
Omaha Royals21973, 1985
Evansville Triplets11972
Louisville Redbirds11992
Tulsa Oilers11969

Wins by organization

OrganizationAwardYear
Montreal Expos61980, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989
Chicago White Sox51975, 1979, 1983, 1986, 1994
Philadelphia Phillies31976, 1977, 1978
Cincinnati Reds21970, 1990
Cleveland Indians21974, 1995
Kansas City Royals21973, 1985
Pittsburgh Pirates21991, 1993
St. Louis Cardinals21969, 1992
Washington Senators/Texas Rangers21971, 1996
Chicago Cubs11982
Milwaukee Brewers11972