This is a list of award winners and single-season leaderboards for the Boston Red Sox professional baseball team.
Abbreviations p: pitcher rp: relief pitcher sp: starting pitcher c: catcher 1b: first baseman 2b: second baseman 3b: third baseman ss: shortstop lf: left fielder cf: center fielder rf: right fielder if: infielder of: outfielder dh: designated hitter MLB: Major League Baseball AL: American League
Awards
MVP Award
1912: Tris Speaker. 1938: Jimmie Foxx. 1946: Ted Williams. 1949: Ted Williams. 1958: Jackie Jensen. 1967: Carl Yastrzemski. 1975: Fred Lynn. 1978: Jim Rice. 1986: Roger Clemens. 1995: Mo Vaughn. 2008: Dustin Pedroia. 2018: Mookie Betts.
Cy Young Award
1967: Jim Lonborg. 1986: Roger Clemens (Unanimous Choice). 1987: Roger Clemens. 1991: Roger Clemens. 1999: Pedro Martínez (Unanimous Choice). 2000: Pedro Martínez (Unanimous Choice). 2016: Rick Porcello.
Rookie of the Year Award
1950: Walt Dropo. 1961: Don Schwall. 1972: Carlton Fisk (Unanimous Choice). 1975: Fred Lynn. 1997: Nomar Garciaparra (Unanimous Choice). 2007: Dustin Pedroia.
Manager of the Year Award
1986: John McNamara. 1999: Jimy Williams.
Silver Slugger Award Twenty four different Red Sox players have received Silver Slugger Awards since its inception in 1981. Wade Boggs (3B) and David Ortiz (DH) have the most wins at their respective positions, the only American League players to currently to hold this distinction. Additionally, the 9 wins for Manny Ramirez are the most of any American League outfielder. In 2018 J.D. Martinez was awarded the Silver Slugger for the DH and OF positions, making him the only player to win the award twice in a single season. +KeyElected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
PlayerPositionTimes WonYearsReferenceOF11984OF12009DH119863B12010OF32016, 2018-2019SS52015–2016, 2019, 2021–20223B81983, 1986–1989, 1991, 1993─1994OF119903B22021, 2023OF12011OF21981, 1987SS119971B12011OF119883B11981OF, DH22018 (2)3B12003DH72004–2007, 2011, 2013, 20162B12008OF, DH72000–2006OF21983–1984SS11995C120051B11995
Gold Glove Award 24 different Red Sox players have won Gold Glove Awards since the award was begun in 1957. Dwight Evans with eight Gold Gloves is the all-time Red Sox leader, while Carl Yastrzemski is second with seven. Only three outfielders have won more Gold Gloves than Evans: Willie Mays (12), Roberto Clemente (12) and Al Kaline (10). +KeyElected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
PlayerPositionTimes WonYearsReferencesOF22024–2025OF42016–2019P11990OF12018OF11990SS11979OF12011OF81976, 1978–1979, 1981–1985C119721B120112B11972OF119592B12018OF41975, 1978–19803B31957–19592B42008, 2011, 2013–2014C11991OF11958OF120251B31967–1968, 1971OF11968C12005OF12013OF71963, 1965, 1967–1969, 1971, 19771B12007 Ian Kinsler played the first half of the 2018 season with the Los Angeles Angels.
All-MLB Team Since 2019, the All-MLB Team Award is given out to the best players from each position voted by fans and a panel of experts. 2019: Xander Bogaerts (SS), Mookie Betts (OF) 2021: Rafael Devers (3B) 2024: Jarren Duran (OF) 2025: Garrett Crochet (SP), Aroldis Chapman (RP)
Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award The Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award was established in 2012. It was awarded to one player on each MLB team in 2012 and 2013; since 2014, one MLB player at each position has been honored. An overall Defensive Player of the Year has been selected each year; one player per league in 2012 and 2013, and a single MLB player starting in 2014.
2012: Dustin Pedroia. 2013: Dustin Pedroia. 2016: Dustin Pedroia (2B), Mookie Betts (OF). 2018: Mookie Betts (OF).
Overall winner 2013: Dustin Pedroia (AL). 2016: Mookie Betts (MLB).
Hank Aaron Award The Hank Aaron Award, introduced in 1999, is given annually to MLB players selected as the top hitter in each league, as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media.
2004: Manny Ramirez 2005: David Ortiz 2008: Kevin Youkilis 2016: David Ortiz 2018: J. D. Martinez
Reliever of the Year Award Formerly the Delivery Man Award (2005–2013), awarded to one MLB reliever; the Reliever of the Year Award has been issued since 2014, to a reliever in each league. 2007: Jonathan Papelbon (MLB). 2017: Craig Kimbrel (AL). 2025: Aroldis Chapman (AL).
Relief Man of the Year Award
Awarded from 1976 to 2012 1977: Bill Campbell. 1998: Tom Gordon.
Comeback Player of the Year Award
Awarded in each league, since 2005 2011: Jacoby Ellsbury. 2016: Rick Porcello. 2018: David Price.
Edgar Martínez Award The Edgar Martínez Award has been presented annually to the most outstanding designated hitter in the American League since 1973.
1973: Orlando Cepeda. 1975: Jim Rice. 1986: Don Baylor. 2003: David Ortiz. 2004: David Ortiz. 2005: David Ortiz. 2006: David Ortiz. 2007: David Ortiz. 2011: David Ortiz. 2013: David Ortiz. 2016: David Ortiz.
Roberto Clemente Award The Roberto Clemente Award has been awarded since 1971, to the MLB player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team."
2010: Tim Wakefield. 2011: David Ortiz.
DHL Hometown Heroes
Ted Williams — voted by MLB fans in 2006 as the most outstanding player in the history of the franchise, based on on-field performance, leadership quality and character value
MLB All-Century Team In 1999, the Major League Baseball All-Century Team was chosen by popular vote of fans. Cy Young (p) Roger Clemens (p) Lefty Grove (p) Babe Ruth (p) Ted Williams (of)
MLB All-Time Team The Major League Baseball All-Time Team was chosen in 1997, by 36 members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, to comprise the top manager and top player in each of 13 positional categories across MLB history. First Team Ted Williams (lf)
Runners Up Jimmie Foxx (1b) Dennis Eckersley (rp) Joe McCarthy (manager)
Note: Babe Ruth was voted first team right fielder, but because he never played that position with Boston, he is not listed here.
Sporting News All-Decade Team (2009) See Sporting News#Major-league baseball awards Team of the Decade: Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez (of) David Ortiz (dh) Executive of the Decade: Theo Epstein (Red Sox GM)
Sports Illustrated MLB All-Decade Team See List of 2009 all-decade Sports Illustrated awards and honors#MLB All-Decade Team David Ortiz, designated hitter (2009) (Twins–Red Sox)
Best MLB Player ESPY Award The Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award has been awarded annually since 1993. 2000: Pedro Martínez. 2001: Pedro Martínez.
Topps All-Star Rookie teams Awarded by Topps since 1959; awards appear on the following year's baseball card release.
1959: Pumpsie Green (2b) 1961: Don Schwall (p) 1964: Tony Conigliaro (of) 1965: Rico Petrocelli (ss) 1966: George Scott (1b) 1967: Reggie Smith (of) 1969: Mike Nagy (p) 1970: Billy Conigliaro (of) 1971: Doug Griffin (2b) 1972: Carlton Fisk (c) 1975: Fred Lynn (of) and Jim Rice (of) 1980: Glenn Hoffman (3b) 1984: Jackie Gutiérrez (ss) 1987: Ellis Burks (of) and Mike Greenwell (of) 1997: Scott Hatteberg (c) and Nomar Garciaparra (ss) 1999: Brian Daubach (1b) 2007: Dustin Pedroia (2b) and Hideki Okajima (p) 2011: Josh Reddick (of) 2013: José Iglesias (ss) 2014: Xander Bogaerts (ss) 2017: Rafael Devers (3b) and Andrew Benintendi (of) 2023: Masataka Yoshida (dh) 2025: Roman Anthony (of)
Fielding Bible Award
Awarded since 2006 2011: Dustin Pedroia (2b) 2013: Dustin Pedroia (2b) 2014: Dustin Pedroia (2b) 2016: Dustin Pedroia (2b), Mookie Betts (of) 2017: Mookie Betts (of) 2018: Mookie Betts (of) 2025: Ceddanne Rafaela (of)
Babe Ruth Award The Babe Ruth Award is given annually to the MLB player with the best performance in the postseason, awarded since 1949 by the New York City chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). From 1949─2002, the award was given to for the best performance in the World Series, but was changed from 2003 onwards to apply to the best postseason performance in general. 1975: Luis Tiant. 2004: Keith Foulke. 2007: Jonathan Papelbon. 2013: David Ortiz. 2018: David Price.
Baseball America Manager of the Year See: Baseball America#Major League Baseball awards Awarded since 1998 1999: Jimy Williams 2007: Terry Francona
Sporting News Manager of the Year Award The Sporting News Manager of the Year Award was established in 1936 by The Sporting News and was given annually to one manager in MLB. In 1986, it was expanded to honor one manager from each league. 1967: Dick Williams. 1975: Darrell Johnson. 1986: John McNamara. 1999: Jimy Williams. 2013: John Farrell.
Associated Press Manager of the Year Award Awarded by the Associated Press to a manager in each league from 1959 through 1983; awarded to one manager in MLB from 1984 through 2000; discontinued in 2001. 1967: Dick Williams. 1975: Darrell Johnson.
Sporting News Executive of the Year
1946: Tom Yawkey. 1967: Dick O'Connell. 1975: Dick O'Connell. 2013: Ben Cherington.
Sporting News Executive of the Decade (2009) See Sporting News#Major-league baseball awards Theo Epstein
Sports Illustrated Best General Manager of the Decade (2009) See List of 2009 all-decade Sports Illustrated awards and honors#Major League Baseball Theo Epstein
Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year See Baseball America#Major League Baseball : Theo Epstein
Lou Gorman Award
In September 2011, the Red Sox established an annual award in honor of Lou Gorman, given to a minor league player in the Red Sox organization "who has demonstrated dedication and perseverance in overcoming obstacles while working his way to the Major League team."
+ Lou Gorman Award recipients Year Player Pos. Ref. 2011 Tommy Hottovy P 2012 Daniel Nava OF 2013 Steven Wright P 2014 Dan Butler C 2015 Jonathan Aro P 2016 Robby Scott P 2017 Brian Johnson P 2018 Ryan Brasier P 2019 Trevor Kelley P 2021 Kutter Crawford P 2022 Zack Kelly P 2023 Brandon Walter P 2024Cam BooserP2025Hunter DobbinsP Note: the award was not issued for 2020, as the minor-league season was canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Triple Crown Champions
Batting Figures in parentheses are batting average, home runs, and runs batted in (RBIs) 1942: Ted Williams (.356, 36, 137). 1947: Ted Williams (.343, 32, 114). 1967: Carl Yastrzemski (.326, 44, 121).
Pitching Figures in parentheses are wins, strikeouts, and earned run average (ERA) 1901: Cy Young (33, 158, 1.62). 1999: Pedro Martínez (23, 313, 2.07).
Post-Season and All-Star Game MVP Award Winners World Series MVP
2004: Manny Ramírez. 2007: Mike Lowell. 2013: David Ortiz. 2018: Steve Pearce. Lee MacPhail MVP Award (ALCS) 1986: Marty Barrett. 2004: David Ortiz. 2007: Josh Beckett. 2013: Koji Uehara. 2018: Jackie Bradley Jr. All-Star Game MVP Note: This was re-named the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award in 2002.
1970: Carl Yastrzemski. 1986: Roger Clemens. 1999: Pedro Martínez. 2008: J. D. Drew. 2024: Jarren Duran.
Team award
– William Harridge Trophy (American League champion) 1976 – Babe Ruth League Hall of FameOrganization Inductees . Babe Ruth League, Inc. official website. Retrieved 2011-09-05. See also: Hall of Fame . Babe Ruth League, Inc. official website. Retrieved 2011-09-05. "... to honor those persons and organizations who have played a vital role in the development of baseball and softball programs for young people 5-18 years of age." – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion) 2004 – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion) – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series)The World Series Trophy was first awarded in 1967. In 1985, it was re-named the Commissioner's Trophy. From 1970 to 1984, the "Commissioner's Trophy" was the name of the award given to the All-Star Game MVP. 2004 – Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year 2005 (2004 Boston Red Sox) – Outstanding Team ESPY Award 2005 – Laureus World Sports Awards (Spirit of Sport Award)