Mike Scioscia was elected the AL Manager of the Year, after receiving 15 of 28 first-place votes.
Scioscia led the Angels to their third straight division title, their fifth in the past six seasons, despite a rash of injuries and the tragic death of pitcher Nick Adenhart in early April. Though the Angels fell to the Yankees in the ALCS, Scioscia is the first manager to lead his team to the playoffs six times in his first 10 years as manager. This is Scioscia's second recognition as AL Manager of the Year, as he also took home the award when the Angels won the World Series in 2002. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire came in a close second, earning six first place votes, while Joe Girardi, Don Wakamatsu, Ron Washington and Jim Leyland rounded out the AL ballot. Source: BBWAA.com
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