To the baseball fans of New York, we at the BBWAA regret to report that the 98th annual New York Chapter dinner will not take place due to COVID-19 concerns.
We hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this time, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the next dinner in Jan. 2022.
2020 BBWAA Award Winners
AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis, Mariners NL Rooke of the Year Devin Williams, Brewers AL Manager of the Year Kevin Cash, Rays NL Manager of the Year Don Mattingly, Marlins AL Cy Young Award Shane Bieber, Indians NL CY Young Award Trevor Bauer, Reds AL MVP Jose Abreu, White Sox NL MVP Freddie Freeman, Braves
New York BBWAA 2020 Chapter Awards and Honorees
- Sid Mercer / Dick Young “New York Player of the Year” Award: D.J. LeMahieu, Yankees
- Babe Ruth Postseason MVP: Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay Rays
- Joe DiMaggio “Toast of the Town” Award: Dominic Smith, Mets
- Willie, Mickey & the Duke: Steve Karsay (Yankees, 2002, 2004–05) & Mike Piazza (Mets, 1998-2005)
- Casey Stengel “You Could Look it Up” Award:Whitey Ford ’61 Yankees & Tom Seaver ’71 Mets
- William J. Slocum / Jack Lang Award for “Long & Meritorious Service”: George King III, New York Post (Ret.)
- Arthur & Milton Richman “You Gotta Have Heart” Award: Anthony Causi (decd), New York Post
- Joan Payson / Shannon Forde “Community Service” Award: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees
- Ben Epstein / Dan Castellano “Good Guy” Award: Zack Britton, Yankees