Category Archives: Awards

2013 Pi Young Award – April Update

Posted on 1 May, 2013 by Diane

April has come and gone, so let us see which hurlers are leading their respective leagues in the race for the annual “Pi Young Award“. First up . . . the American League/no innings requirement.  Cleveland’s Justin Masterson is only … Continue reading →

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The “One Ballot” All-Stars?

Posted on 18 January, 2013 by Diane

On the heels of the yearly update to the stat category leaders for those who went voteless on their only appearance on a Hall of Fame ballot, I wondered what the leaderboard would look like if we extended it to … Continue reading →

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The VORG’s All-Haiku HOF Ballot Rundown

Posted on 29 November, 2012 by Diane

The 2013 Hall of Fame ballot was announced yesterday, and of course the VORG has opinions  on all the candidates . . . in Haiku: Jack Morris wonders If the writers will end up Voting to the score Jeff Bagwell … Continue reading →

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Repost: The 2012 “Pi Young Award” Winners

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by Diane

Note:  Since today is the official announcement of the AL and NL Cy Young Awards, the VORG is re-posting its “Pi Young Awards” for 2012. ———————————————————————————————————- We’ve reached the end of another exciting season, and with it, its now time … Continue reading →

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2012 VORG Rookie of the Year awards

Posted on 12 November, 2012 by Diane

Major League Baseball begins its awards for the 2012 regular season with Monday’s announcement of the respective Rookie of the Year in each league.  Here at the VORG, there is no doubt as to the winners. Over in the National … Continue reading →

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Internet Baseball Awards

Posted on 18 October, 2012 by Diane

Baseball Prospectus is once again hosting the annual “Greg Spira Memorial Internet Baseball Awards“, where readers can cast a vote for their Cy Youngs, MVPs, top rookies and managers of the year.  You can also post links to your votes to … Continue reading →

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The 2012 “Pi Young Award” Winners

Posted on 4 October, 2012 by Diane

We’ve reached the end of another exciting season, and with it, its now time to announce the winners of the 2012 “Pi Young Awards”.  (Here’s a refresher on the whys and wherefores of the award). First up . . . … Continue reading →

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