Toronto Blue Jays award winners and league leaders

This is a list of award winners and league leaders for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.

Individual Player Awards

All-MLB First Team

• 2021 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• 2021 - Marcus Semien
• 2021 - Robbie Ray
• 2022 - Alek Manoah
• 2024 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• 2025 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

All-MLB Second Team

• 2020 - Hyun-jin Ryu
• 2021 - Teoscar Hernández
• 2023 - Kevin Gausman
• 2025 - Bo Bichette

AL Most Valuable Player Award

• 1987 – George Bell
• 2015 – Josh Donaldson

AL Cy Young Award

• 1996 – Pat Hentgen
• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2003 – Roy Halladay
• 2021 – Robbie Ray

Warren Spahn Award

Best Left-handed Pitcher Award in Major League Baseball

• 2020 – Hyun Jin Ryu

Edgar Martínez Award

Outstanding Designated Hitter Award

• 1992 – Dave Winfield
• 1993 – Paul Molitor
• 2009 – Adam Lind

AL Rookie of the Year Award

• 1979 – Alfredo Griffin
• 2002 – Eric Hinske

AL Gold Glove Award

• Pitcher
• R. A. Dickey (2013)
• Marcus Stroman (2017)
• José Berríos (2023)
• Catcher

none

• First base
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2022)
• Ty France (2025)

• Second base
• Roberto Alomar [5] (1991–95)
• Orlando Hudson (2005)
• Marcus Semien (2021)
• Shortstop
• Tony Fernández [4] (1986–89)
• Third base
• Kelly Gruber (1990)
• Matt Chapman (2023)
• Outfield
• Jesse Barfield [2] (1986–87)
• Devon White [5] (1991–95)
• Shawn Green (1999)
• Vernon Wells [3] (2004–06)
• Kevin Kiermaier (at CF) (2023)
• Daulton Varsho (at CF) (2024)

• Team
• 2023
• 2024

Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award by Position

• CF Kevin Pillar (2015)

See explanatory note at Atlanta Braves award winners and league leaders.

AL Silver Slugger Awards

Best offensive player at each position

• DH
• Dave Winfield (1992)
• Paul Molitor (1993)
• José Canseco (1998)
• Adam Lind (2009)
• George Springer (2025)
• Catcher
• Alejandro Kirk (2022)
• First baseman
• Fred McGriff (1989)
• Carlos Delgado [3] (1999, 2000, 2003)
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. [2] (2021, 2024)
• Second baseman
• Dámaso García (1982)
• Roberto Alomar (1992)
• Aaron Hill (2009)
• Marcus Semien (2021)
• Shortstop

none

• Third baseman
• Kelly Gruber (1990)
• Josh Donaldson [2] (2015, 2016)
• Outfielders
• Lloyd Moseby (1983)
• George Bell [3] (1985, 1986, 1987)
• Jesse Barfield (1986)
• Joe Carter [2] (1991, 1992)
• Shawn Green (1999)
• Vernon Wells (2003)
• José Bautista [3] (2010, 2011, 2014)
• Teoscar Hernández [2] (2020, 2021)

Silver Bat Award

AL Batting Average Leader

• 1993 – John Olerud

AL Hank Aaron Award

Awarded to the most outstanding offensive player

• 2000 – Carlos Delgado
• 2010 – José Bautista
• 2011 – José Bautista
• 2015 – Josh Donaldson
• 2021 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

AL Manager of the Year

• 1985 – Bobby Cox

AL Comeback Player of the Year

• 2009 – Aaron Hill

ALCS Most Valuable Player

• 1992 – Roberto Alomar
• 1993 – Dave Stewart
• 2025 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr

World Series Most Valuable Player

• 1992 – Pat Borders
• 1993 – Paul Molitor

All-Star Game Most Valuable Player

• 2021 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

DHL Hometown Heroes (2006)

• Joe Carter — voted by MLB fans as the most outstanding player in Blue Jays franchise history. Criteria included: on-field performance, leadership quality and character value

The Sporting News American League Player of the Year

• 1987 – George Bell
• 2000 – Carlos Delgado
• 2015 – Josh Donaldson

The Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year

• 1982 – Dave Stieb
• 1987 – Jimmy Key
• 1996 – Pat Hentgen
• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2003 – Roy Halladay

Baseball America All-Rookie Team

See: Baseball America#Baseball America All-Rookie Team

• 2011 – Brett Lawrie (3B)

Team award

• – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
• 1992 – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series)
• – William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)
• 1993 – Commissioner's Trophy (World Series)
• 1994 (1993 Toronto Blue Jays) – Outstanding Team ESPY Award
• 2012 – Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence
• 2020 — Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence
• 2025 — William Harridge Trophy (American League champion)

Franchise records

Other achievements

National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

See:

Retired numbers

See: Toronto Blue Jays#Retired numbers

Level of Excellence

See: Toronto Blue Jays#Level of Excellence

All-Star Game Selections

BBWAA Neil MacCarl Award

This award is presented by the BBWAA to the Toronto Blue Jays Player of the Year.

BBWAA Toronto Chapter Blue Jays Awards Pitcher of the Year Award

World Baseball Classic MVP

• 2017 – Marcus Stroman (P)

Minor league system

AAA International League Rookie of the Year

• 1989 – Francisco Cabrera
• 1994 – Shawn Green

AAA International League Player of the Year

• 1991 – Derek Bell
• 2000 – Chad Mottola
• 2015 – Matt Hague

AAA International League Most Valuable Pitcher Award

• 1985 – Tom Henke
• 1989 – Alex Sanchez
• 1998 – Shannon Withem

AAA Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award

• 2009 – Randy Ruiz
• 2010 – J.P. Arencibia

American League Offensive Leaders

AL Home Runs Leaders

• 1986 – Jesse Barfield
• 1989 – Fred McGriff
• 2010 – José Bautista
• 2011 – José Bautista
• 2021 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

AL RBI Leader

• 1987 – George Bell
• 2003 – Carlos Delgado
• 2015 – Josh Donaldson
• 2016 – Edwin Encarnación

AL Runs Scored Leader

• 2015 – Josh Donaldson
• 2021 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

AL Bases on Balls Leader

• 2011 – José Bautista
• 2015 – José Bautista

AL Singles Leader

• 1986 – Tony Fernández

AL Doubles Leader

• 1993 – John Olerud
• 1999 – Shawn Green
• 2000 – Carlos Delgado
• 2003 – Vernon Wells (co-leader)

AL Triples Leaders

• 1980 – Alfredo Griffin (co-leader)
• 1984 – Dave Collins (co-leader) & Lloyd Moseby (co-leader)

AL Extra-Base Hits Leader

• 1987 – George Bell
• 2015 – Josh Donaldson

At-Bats Leader

• 1986 – Tony Fernández

AL Total Bases Leader

• 1987 – George Bell

AL OPS Leader

• 1989 – Fred McGriff

AL Games Played Leaders

• 1979 – Rick Bosetti (co-leader)
• 1982 – Alfredo Griffin (co-leader)
• 1983 – Alfredo Griffin (co-leader)
• 1986 – Tony Fernández

AL Sacrifice Flies Leader

• 1989 – George Bell
• 2015 – Edwin Encarnación (co-leader) & Josh Donaldson (co-leader)

AL At-Bats per Strikeout Leader

• 1978 – Bob Bailor

AL Outs Leaders

• 1980 – Alfredo Griffin
• 1986 – Tony Fernández

American League Pitching Leaders

MLB Triple Crown ~ Pitching

MLB Leader in ERA, Wins & Strike Outs

• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens

AL Earned Run Average Leaders

• 1985 – Dave Stieb
• 1987 – Jimmy Key
• 1996 – Juan Guzmán
• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2015 – David Price
• 2016 – Aaron Sanchez
• 2021 – Robbie Ray

AL Adjusted ERA Leader

• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens

AL Wins Leaders

• 1992 – Jack Morris
• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2000 – David Wells
• 2003 – Roy Halladay

AL Strikeouts Leader

• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2008 – A.J. Burnett
• 2021 –Robbie Ray

AL Winning Percentage Leader

• 1984 – Doyle Alexander
• 1987 – Jeff Musselman
• 1993 – Juan Guzmán
• 2006 – Roy Halladay
• 2016 – Aaron Sanchez

AL Innings Pitched Leaders

• 1982 – Dave Stieb
• 1984 – Dave Stieb
• 1995 – David Cone (17 starts with Toronto Blue Jays 13 with New York Yankees)
• 1996 – Roger Clemens
• 1997 – Roger Clemens (co-leader)
• 1997 – Pat Hentgen (co-leader)
• 2002 – Roy Halladay
• 2003 – Roy Halladay
• 2008 – Roy Halladay
• 2021 – Robbie Ray

AL WHIP Leaders

• 1987 – Jimmy Key
• 1996 – Juan Guzmán
• 1997 – Roger Clemens
• 2008 – Roy Halladay
• 2021 – Robbie Ray

AL Batting Average Against Leaders

• 1984 – Dave Stieb
• 1985 – Dave Stieb
• 1987 – Jimmy Key
• 1996 – Juan Guzman
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2015 – Marco Estrada
• 2016 – Marco Estrada

AL Saves Leaders

• 1987 – Tom Henke
• 1993 – Duane Ward (co-leader)

AL Appearance Leaders

• 1987 – Mark Eichhorn
• 1991 – Duane Ward
• 2001 – Paul Quantrill
• 2003 – Trever Miller
• 2007 – Scott Downs (co-leader)
• 2022 – Adam Cimber

AL Games Started Leaders

• 1982 – Jim Clancy
• 1984 – Jim Clancy (co-leader)
• 1994 – Juan Guzmán
• 1997 – Pat Hentgen (co-leader)
• 2000 – David Wells
• 2003 – Roy Halladay
• 2008 – A.J. Burnett (co-leader)
• 2021 – Robbie Ray (co-leader)
• 2021 – José Berrios (co-leader)

AL Complete Games Leaders

• 1982 – Dave Stieb
• 1996 – Pat Hentgen
• 1997 – Roger Clemens (co-leader)
• 1997 – Pat Hentgen (co-leader)
• 1999 – David Wells
• 2000 – David Wells
• 2003 – Roy Halladay (co-leader)
• 2005 – Roy Halladay
• 2007 – Roy Halladay
• 2008 – Roy Halladay
• 2009 – Roy Halladay

AL Shutouts Leaders

• 1982 – Dave Stieb
• 1996 – Pat Hentgen (co-leader)
• 1997 – Roger Clemens (co-leader)
• 1997 – Pat Hentgen (co-leader)
• 2003 – Roy Halladay (co-leader)
• 2008 – Jesse Litsch (co-leader)
• 2009 – Roy Halladay

AL Losses Leaders

• 1979 – Phil Huffman
• 1981 – Luis Leal (co-leader)
• 1998 – Juan Guzmán (22 starts with Blue Jays, 11 with Baltimore Orioles)

AL Hits Allowed/9IP Leaders

• 1984 – Dave Stieb
• 1985 – Dave Stieb
• 1987 – Jimmy Key
• 1996 – Juan Guzmán
• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2015 – Marco Estrada
• 2016 – Marco Estrada

AL Strikeouts/9IP Leader

• 1998 – Roger Clemens
• 2008 – A. J. Burnett

AL Walks/9IP Leader

• 1989 – Jimmy Key
• 2000 – David Wells
• 2009 – Roy Halladay
• 2014 – Mark Buehrle

AL Home Runs Allowed Leader

• 1977 – Jerry Garvin

AL Walks Allowed Leader

• 1980 – Jim Clancy
• 1995 – Al Leiter
• 2004 – Miguel Batista (co-leader)

AL Hits Allowed Leaders

• 1982 – Dave Stieb
• 1995 – Pat Hentgen
• 2003 – Roy Halladay

AL Earned Runs Allowed Leaders

• 1977 – Dave Lemanczyk (co-leader)
• 1984 – Jim Clancy
• 1995 – Pat Hentgen
• 2000 – Chris Carpenter
• 2003 – Cory Lidle (co-leader)

AL Hit Batsmen Leaders

• 1981 – Dave Stieb (co-leader)
• 1983 – Dave Stieb
• 1984 – Dave Stieb
• 1986 – Dave Stieb
• 1989 – Dave Stieb
• 2014 – R.A. Dickey
• 2021 – Alek Manoah
• 2022 – Alek Manoah

AL Batters Faced Leaders

• 1982 – Dave Stieb
• 1996 – Pat Hentgen
• 1997 – Pat Hentgen
• 2003 – Roy Halladay
• 2008 – Roy Halladay

AL Games Finished Leader

• 1987 – Tom Henke
• 1993 – Duane Ward

American League Youngest Player

• 1981 – Fred Manrique
• 2015 – Roberto Osuna

American League Oldest Player

• 1987 – Phil Niekro
• 2012 – Omar Vizquel
• 2015 – LaTroy Hawkins
• 2016 – R. A. Dickey

See also

• Baseball awards
• List of Major League Baseball awards
• Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Footnotes

External links

• Blue Jays Awards webpage. Toronto Blue Jays official website

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