Nov 24, 2009
Albert Pujols of the St Louis Cardinals received all 32 first place votes and was the unanimous winner of the 2009 National League Most Valuable Player Award.
This was the second consecutive MVP award for Pujols and his third overall. Stan Musial is the only other Cardinal with three MVP awards. Pujols batted .327 with 47 home runs and 135 RBIs.
Finishing in second place was Hanley Ramirez of the Marlins.
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2009 National League MVP Voting:
Also receiving votes: Ryan Braun, Brewers (43); Adrian Gonzalez, Padres (30); Todd Helton, Rockies (28); Chris Carpenter, Cardinals (25); Adam Wainwright, Cardinals (16); Matt Holliday, Cardinals (15); Jayson Werth, Phillies (10); Shane Victorino, Phillies (8); Tim Lincecum, Giants (8); Yunel Escobar, Braves (6); Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks (6); Joey Votto, Reds (4); Yadier Molina, Cardinals (3); Miguel Tejada, Astros (3); Huston Street, Rockies (2); Justin Upton, Diamondbacks (2); Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals (2); Jeremy Affeldt, Giants (1); Chris Coghlan, Marlins (1); Brad Hawpe, Rockies (1). |
| Year | Award | For |
| 2010 | 2010 NL Gold Glove: 1B | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2010 | 2010 NL Silver Slugger - 1B | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2010 | 2010 ESPY: Best Baseball Player | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2009 | 2009 National League MVP | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2009 | 2009 NL Silver Slugger - 1B | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2009 | 2009 ESPY: Best Baseball Player | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2008 | 2008 National League MVP | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2008 | 2008 NL Silver Slugger - 1B | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2008 | 2008 Roberto Clemente Award | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2006 | 2006 NL Gold Glove: 1B | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2006 | 2006 ESPY: Best Baseball Player | |
| 2006 | 2006 ESPY: Best International Athlete | |
| 2005 | 2005 National League MVP | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2003 | 2003 NL Batting Champion | St Louis Cardinals |
| 2001 | 2001 NL Rookie of the Year | St Louis Cardinals |