The Players Choice Awards are annual Major League Baseball awards,[1] given by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).
In addition, the Man of the Year award was renamed in honor of Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association.
This award is given to "the player in either league whose on-field performance and contributions to his community inspire others to higher levels of achievement.
"[6] First given in 1997 (as the "Man of the Year" Award), it was renamed in 1998 in honor of Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association.
In 1999, a special Player of the Decade award was given to Ken Griffey Jr.