1976 Awards

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American League Rookie of the Year Award:
Wayne Gross (DET)!
He batted .306 in 421 AB, with 19 homers and 72 RBI.

National League Rookie of the Year Award:
Eddie Murray (SFG)!
He batted .301 in 579 AB, with 22 homers and 88 RBI.

American League Cy Young Award:
Andy Messersmith (CHA)!
He had a record of 25-7 with an ERA of 2.47 and 3 shutouts.
In 40 games started, he pitched 302.1 innings, fanning 189 and walking 171 batters.

American League Most Valuable Player Award:
Bill Melton (CAL)!
He batted .278 in 564 AB, with 48 homers and 132 RBI.

National League Cy Young Award:
Tom Seaver (NYM)!
He had a record of 23-9 with an ERA of 1.81 and 8 shutouts.
In 38 games started, he pitched 322.2 innings, fanning 278 and walking 78 batters.

National League Most Valuable Player Award:
Bobby Murcer (SDG)!
He batted .327 in 587 AB, with 26 homers and 103 RBI.

American League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Steve Rogers (MIL)
Catcher: Thurman Munson (NYA)
First Base: Keith Hernandez (MIL)
Second Base: Carmen Fanzone (KCR)
Third Base: Frank Taveras (CHA)
Shortstop: Rick Burleson (OAK)
Leftfield: John Balaz (OAK)
Centerfield: Al Bumbry (OAK)
Rightfield: Richie Zisk (CLE)

National League Gold Glove Award Winners:
Pitcher: Rick Langford (PHI)
Catcher: Joe Torre (NYM)
First Base: Hideji Kato (LAN)
Second Base: Dave Concepcion (LAN)
Third Base: Boog Powell (ATL)
Shortstop: Ron Hansen (MON)
Leftfield: Bobby Murcer (SDG)
Centerfield: Bill North (SFG)
Rightfield: Nate Colbert (PHI)


BAL- 0
BOS- 0
CLE- 1
NYA- 1

CHA- 6
DET- 5
KC- 1
MIL- 2

CAL- 5
MIN- 0
OAK- 3
TEX- 0

ATL- 1
MON- 1
NYM- 6
PHI- 2

CHN- 0
CIN- 0
PIT- 0
STL- 0

HOU- 0
LAN- 2
SD- 6
SF- 6