Sep 4, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) reacts while warming up before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan -Imagn Images
For the second straight season, Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been voted Most Valuable Oriole by local media who regularly cover the team. Henderson is the first consecutive winner since Adam Jones in 2011 and 2012.
Henderson is hitting .283 with a .9064 OPS. His 37 home runs are the most by an Orioles shortstop. He’s driven in 87 runs while hitting leadoff much of the season. He’s stolen 21 bases and been caught just three times.
His WAR (Wins Above Replacement) of 8.7 is third in the American League.
Others receiving votes were Corbin Burnes, Colton Cowser, Adley Rutschman, Anthony Santander, Albert Suárez and Jordan Westburg.
Henderson is the 14th Oriole to win consecutive awards. He’ll be presented with the award before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
Peter Schmuck and I voted for Henderson, Santander and Burnes.
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