DC-Internet Baseball Writers Association Names 2010 Player Achievement Awards

The Washington, DC chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association is an organization comprised of internet writers, on-line media outlets, and bloggers.

In accordance with its stated goal of promoting the members of the association and increasing awareness and respect as active members of the media that cover the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball club, the DC-IBWA is pleased to announce its member-voted winners of the 2010 Player Achievement Awards.

Each individual award is named after a member of the district’s storied baseball heritage, to promote awareness of the significance of the history of Washington, DC baseball. Biographies of the honored historical players can be found at this link.

Voters were asked to name first, second and third place for each category. First place votes received five points, second place votes received three points and third place votes received one point.

In addition, the voters were also asked to respond to six survey questions about the Nationals and the on-line media community.

Twenty-eight ballots from association members were submitted from the following online media outlets: Nationals News Network, Nationals Daily News, Federal Baseball, Nats Farm Authority, WeLoveDC.com, Nationals Buzz, NNN: Off the Field, Centerfield Gate, FJB, The Nationals Enquirer, Nationals Inquisition, Nationals Fanboy Looser, Planetary Nats, Bang! Zoom!, Nats Nation, Let Teddy Win!, Nationals Review, DC Sports Plus, Nats Triple Play, William World News,  The Nats Blog, Nationals Fangirls, DC Examiner, First Ladies of Baseball, For Love of the Nationals, Nationals Prospects.

You can find more information about the DC-IBWA, or our membership, by visiting our website at http://dc-ibwaa.blogspot.com/ or contacting us at DCIBWA@gmail.com.

See the results after the break...

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2010 WASHINGTON NATIONALS PLAYER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Goose Goslin Most Valuable Player
(Player most valuable to the success of the Washington Nationals):

1st:  Ryan Zimmerman (145 points, 28 first place votes)
2nd:  Adam Dunn (21 points, one first place vote)
3rd:  Livan Hernandez (20)

Others receiving votes:  Stephen Strasburg (9), Josh Willingham (6), Michael Morse (4), Ian Desmond (3), Matt Capps (3), Ivan Rodriguez (2)

Walter Johnson Starting Pitcher of the Year
(Excellent performance as a starting pitcher):

1st:  Livan Hernandez (134 points, 23 first place votes)
2nd:  Stephen Strasburg (95 points, 7 first place votes)
3rd:  John Lannan (30)

Others receiving votes:  Craig Stammen (2)

Frederick "Firpo" Marberry Relief Pitcher of the Year
(Excellent performance as a relief pitcher):

1st:  Tyler Clippard (106 points, 19 first place votes)
2nd:  Sean Burnett (57 points, 2 first place votes)
3rd:  Matt Capps (45.5 points, 5 first place votes)

Others receiving votes:  Drew Storen (19), Joel Peralta (10-one 1st place vote), Craig Stammen (2), Miguel Batista (.5)

Sam Rice Hitter of the Year 
(Excellence in all-around hitting, situational hitting and baserunning):

1st:  Ryan Zimmerman (130 points, 23 first place votes)
2nd:  Adam Dunn (49 points, 2 first place votes)
3rd:  Josh Willingham (38 points, 2 first place votes)

Others receiving votes:  Ian Desmond (18), Michael Morse (13), Nyjer Morgan (5-one 1st place vote), Ivan Rodriguez (1), Roger Bernadina (1)

Frank Howard Slugger of the Year 
(Excellence in power hitting):

1st:  Adam Dunn (145 points, 28 first place votes)
2nd:  Ryan Zimmerman (112)
3rd:  Josh Willingham (23)
 
Others receiving votes:  Michael Morse (19), Ian Desmond (1)
 
Joe Judge Defensive Player of the Year 
(Excellence in fielding):
 
1st:  Ryan Zimmerman (126 points, 24 first place votes)
2nd:  Ivan Rodriguez (43 points, one first place vote)
3rd:  Roger Bernadina (22 points)
 
Others receiving votes:  Danny Espinosa (18-two first place votes), Alberto Gonzalez (16), Ian Desmond (7), Adam Kennedy (6), Willie Harris (5-one first place vote), Livan Hernandez (5), Adam Dunn (3), Nyjer Morgan (1)
 
Mickey Vernon Comeback Player of the Year 
(Player who overcame biggest obstacle in the preceding season to contribute on the field):
 
1st:  Livan Hernandez (73 points, 11 first place votes)
2nd:  Jordan Zimmermann (60 points, 7 first place votes)
3rd:  Roger Bernadina (45 points, 6 first place votes)
 
Others receiving votes:  Matt Capps (31, two first place votes), Ivan Rodriguez (16), Michael Morse (8), John Lannan (7), Stephen Strasburg (5, one first place vote), Joel Peralta (2)
 
Josh Gibson Humanitarian Player of the Year 
(Player who meritoriously gave of himself to the community):
 
1st:  Ryan Zimmerman (66 points, 7 first place votes)
2nd:  John Lannan (65 points, 7 first place votes)
3rd:  Josh Willingham (51 points, 7 first place votes)
 
Others receiving votes:  Matt Capps (20, four first place votes), Miguel Batista (10), Nyjer Morgan (3), Tyler Clippard (3), Danny Espinosa (1), Ivan Rodriguez (1), Kevin Mench (1), Roger Bernadina (1)
 
Minor League Player of the Year 
(Minor league player most destined for big league success):
 
1st:  Danny Espinosa (84 points, 16 first place votes)
2nd:  Tyler Moore (41 points, one first place vote)
3rd:  Tom Milone (28 points, 5 first place votes)
 
Others receiving votes:  Derek Norris (22, two first place votes), Chris Marrero (8), Josh Wilkie (7), Matt Chico (6, one first place vote), Bryce Harper (6, one first place vote), Stephen Strasburg (6, one first place vote), Drew Storen (3), Steve Lombardozzi (3), Bradley Meyers (3), Danny Rosenbaum (1), Michael Burgess (1), Randolph Oduber (1)
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SURVEY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

1.  What player was the biggest surprise for the Nats this season?  Michael Morse (9), Livan Hernandez (7), Roger Bernadina (4), Matt Capps (2), Ian Desmond (2), Joel Peralta (1), Ian Desmond (1), Ivan Rodriguez (1).

 

2.  What player was the biggest diappointment for the Nats this season?  Jason Marquis (11), Nyjer Morgan (11), Justin Maxwell (1), Willie Harris (1).

 

3.  Regardless of where Adam Dunn signs in the off-season, how long will his next contract be?  Four years (11), Three years (9), two years (2), Five years (1).

 

4.  Which players on the roster at the end of the season are least likely to return in 2010?  Scott Olsen (17), Willie Harris (16), Wil Nieves (14), Kevin Mench (13), Miguel Batista (9), Adam Dunn (9), Justin Maxwell (5), Nyjer Morgan (4), Joe Bisenius (3), Tyler Walker (2), Craig Stammen (1), J.D. Martin (1), Ross Detwiler (1), Joel Peralta (1), Doug Slaten (1), Jason Marquis (1).

 

5.  Who is your favorite professional Nationals writer?  Mark Zuckerman (10.5), Adam Kilgore (3), Ben Goessling (3), Tom Boswell (1.5), Bill Ladson (1), Dave Sheinin (1), Byron Kerr (1), Dan Steinberg (1).

 

6.  Who is your favorite non-professional Nationals writer?  Brian Oliver, Nats Farm Authority (4.5), Harper Gordek, Nationals Baseball (3), Dave Nichols, Nats News Network (3), Chris Kelly, Nats Enquirer (3), Andrew Kinback, Nationals Inquisition (3), Patrick Reddington, Federal Baseball (1), Steven Biel, FJB (1), Wigi Tozzi, Planetary Nats Blog (1), Nate C., Nats Triple Play (1), Chris Needham, Capitol Punishment (0.5)