2001 Major League Baseball Season
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2001 Major League Baseball Season

2001 MLB season
LeagueMajor League Baseball
SportBaseball
DurationApril 1 - November 4, 2001
Number of games162
Number of teams30
Draft
Top draft pickJoe Mauer
Picked byMinnesota Twins
Season MVPAL: Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)
NL: Barry Bonds (SF)
League Postseason
AL championsNew York Yankees
  AL runners-upSeattle Mariners
NL championsArizona Diamondbacks
  NL runners-upAtlanta Braves
World Series
ChampionsArizona Diamondbacks
  Runners-upNew York Yankees
World Series MVPRandy Johnson and Curt Schilling (ARI)
MLB seasons

The 2001 Major League Baseball season finished with the Arizona Diamondbacks defeating the New York Yankees in seven games for the World Series championship. The September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. pushed the end of the regular-season from September 30 to October 7. Because of the attack, the World Series was not completed until November 4. The 2001 World Series was the first World Series to end in November. The season was the first of the 21st Century.

MLB used an unbalanced schedule for the first time since 1992 in the National League and 1977 in the American. In all divisions except the NL Central and AL West each team played each of the other four teams in the same division 19 times. In the NL Central division foes met 16 or 17 times per season and in the AL West there were 19 or 20 games between each division foe.

This season was memorable for the Seattle Mariners tying the Major League regular season record of 116 wins, Barry Bonds breaking Mark McGwire's single-season home run record, and baseball's patriotic return after a week's worth of games being postponed due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Standings

Postseason

Bracket

  Division Series
(ALDS, NLDS) 		League Championship Series
(NLCS, ALCS) 		World Series
                           
  1 Seattle 3  
3 Cleveland 2  
  1 Seattle 1  
American League
  2 NY Yankees 4  
2 NY Yankees 3
  4 Oakland 2  
    AL2 NY Yankees 3
  NL2 Arizona 4
  1 Houston 0  
3 Atlanta 3  
  3 Atlanta 1
National League
  2 Arizona 4  
2 Arizona 3
  4 St. Louis 2  

Note: Two teams in the same division could not meet in the division series.

MLB statistical leaders

The Anaheim Angels hosting the season's eventual American League Champions New York Yankees in August 2001 at Edison International Field of Anaheim.
Statistic American League National League
AVG Ichiro Suzuki SEA .350 Larry Walker COL .350
HR Alex Rodriguez TEX 52 Barry Bonds SF 73
RBI Bret Boone SEA 141 Sammy Sosa CHC 160
Wins Mark Mulder OAK 21 Matt Morris STL
Curt Schilling ARI		 22
ERA Freddy García SEA 3.05 Randy Johnson ARI 2.49
SO Hideo Nomo BOS 220 Randy Johnson ARI 372
SV Mariano Rivera NYY 50 Robb Nen SF 45
SB Ichiro Suzuki SEA 56 Juan Pierre COL
Jimmy Rollins PHI		 46

Managers

American League

Team Manager Comments
Anaheim Angels Mike Scioscia
Baltimore Orioles Mike Hargrove
Boston Red Sox Jimy Williams Replaced during the season by Joe Kerrigan
Chicago White Sox Jerry Manuel
Cleveland Indians Charlie Manuel
Detroit Tigers Phil Garner
Kansas City Royals Tony Muser
Minnesota Twins Tom Kelly
New York Yankees Joe Torre Won the American League pennant
Oakland Athletics Art Howe
Seattle Mariners± Lou Piniella
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Larry Rothschild Replaced during the season by Hal McRae
Texas Rangers Johnny Oates Replaced during the season by Jerry Narron
Toronto Blue Jays Buck Martinez

National League

Team Manager Comments
Arizona Diamondbacks Bob Brenly Won the World Series
Atlanta Braves Bobby Cox
Chicago Cubs Don Baylor
Cincinnati Reds Bob Boone
Colorado Rockies Buddy Bell
Florida Marlins John Boles Jr. Replaced during the season by Tony Pérez
Houston Astros Larry Dierker
Los Angeles Dodgers Jim Tracy
Milwaukee Brewers Davey Lopes
Montreal Expos Felipe Alou Replaced during the season by Jeff Torborg
New York Mets Bobby Valentine
Philadelphia Phillies Larry Bowa
Pittsburgh Pirates Lloyd McClendon
St. Louis Cardinals Tony La Russa
San Diego Padres Bruce Bochy
San Francisco Giants Dusty Baker

±hosted the MLB All Star Game

Awards

Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards
BBWAA Award National League American League
Rookie of the Year Albert Pujols (STL) Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)
Cy Young Award Randy Johnson (ARI) Roger Clemens (NYY)
Manager of the Year Larry Bowa (PHI) Lou Piniella (SEA)
Most Valuable Player Barry Bonds (SF) Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)
Gold Glove Awards
Position National League American League
Pitcher Greg Maddux (ATL) Mike Mussina (NYY)
Catcher Brad Ausmus (HOU) Iván Rodríguez (TEX)
1st Base Todd Helton (COL) Doug Mientkiewicz (MIN)
2nd Base Fernando Viña (STL) Roberto Alomar (CLE)
3rd Base Scott Rolen (PHI) Eric Chavez (OAK)
Shortstop Orlando Cabrera (MTL) Omar Vizquel (CLE)
Outfield Jim Edmonds (STL)
Andruw Jones (ATL)
Larry Walker (COL)		 Mike Cameron (SEA)
Torii Hunter (MIN)
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)
Silver Slugger Awards
Position National League American League
Pitcher/Designated Hitter Mike Hampton (COL) Edgar Martínez (SEA)
Catcher Mike Piazza (NYM) Jorge Posada (NYY)
1st Base Todd Helton (COL) Jason Giambi (OAK)
2nd Base Jeff Kent (SF) Bret Boone (SEA)
3rd Base Albert Pujols (STL) Troy Glaus (ANA)
Shortstop Rich Aurilia (SF) Alex Rodriguez (TEX)
Outfield Barry Bonds (SF)
Luis Gonzalez (ARI)
Sammy Sosa (CHC)		 Juan González (CLE)
Manny Ramirez (BOS)
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)

Other awards

Player of the Month

Month American League National League
April Manny Ramirez Luis Gonzalez
May Jason Giambi Barry Bonds
June Mike Sweeney Luis Gonzalez
July Jim Thome Jeff Bagwell
August Jermaine Dye Sammy Sosa
September Eric Chavez Barry Bonds

Pitcher of the Month

Month American League National League
April Brad Radke Wade Miller
May Pedro Martínez Curt Schilling
June Roger Clemens Greg Maddux
July Mark Mulder Greg Maddux
August Barry Zito Javier Vázquez
September Barry Zito Woody Williams

Rookie of the Month

Month American League National League
April Ichiro Suzuki Albert Pujols
May Ichiro Suzuki Albert Pujols
June Ichiro Suzuki Ben Sheets
July CC Sabathia Pedro Feliz
August Ichiro Suzuki Roy Oswalt
September Ichiro Suzuki Bud Smith

Home Field Attendance & Payroll

Team Name Wins %± Home attendance %± Per Game Est. Payroll %±
Seattle Mariners[1] 116 27.5% 3,507,326 20.3% 43,300 $74,720,834 23.5%
San Francisco Giants[2] 90 -7.2% 3,311,958 -0.2% 40,888 $63,280,167 17.8%
New York Yankees[3] 95 9.2% 3,264,907 6.9% 40,811 $112,787,143 21.1%
Cleveland Indians[4] 91 1.1% 3,175,523 -8.1% 39,694 $93,360,001 21.3%
Colorado Rockies[5] 73 -11.0% 3,166,821 -3.9% 39,097 $71,541,334 17.1%
St. Louis Cardinals[6] 93 -2.1% 3,109,578 -6.8% 37,922 $79,373,333 28.7%
Baltimore Orioles[7] 63 -14.9% 3,094,841 -6.1% 38,686 $74,279,540 -9.8%
Los Angeles Dodgers[8] 86 0.0% 3,017,143 4.8% 37,249 $109,105,953 23.8%
Houston Astros[9] 93 29.2% 2,904,277 -5.0% 35,855 $60,612,667 18.2%
Texas Rangers[10] 73 2.8% 2,831,021 9.4% 34,525 $88,633,500 25.2%
Atlanta Braves[11] 88 -7.4% 2,823,530 -12.7% 34,858 $91,936,166 8.5%
Milwaukee Brewers[12] 68 -6.8% 2,811,041 78.6% 34,704 $43,886,833 17.6%
Chicago Cubs[13] 88 35.4% 2,779,465 -0.4% 34,314 $64,715,833 6.9%
Arizona Diamondbacks[14] 92 8.2% 2,736,451 -7.0% 33,783 $85,082,999 5.0%
New York Mets[15] 82 -12.8% 2,658,330 -5.8% 32,819 $93,174,428 17.2%
Boston Red Sox[16] 82 -3.5% 2,625,333 1.5% 32,412 $110,035,833 37.6%
Pittsburgh Pirates[17] 62 -10.1% 2,464,870 40.9% 30,430 $57,760,833 84.4%
San Diego Padres[18] 79 3.9% 2,378,128 1.1% 29,360 $39,182,833 -28.8%
Oakland Athletics[19] 102 12.1% 2,133,277 33.0% 26,337 $33,810,750 1.9%
Anaheim Angels[20] 75 -8.5% 2,000,919 -3.2% 24,703 $47,735,167 -9.4%
Detroit Tigers[21] 66 -16.5% 1,921,305 -21.2% 23,720 $53,416,167 -10.4%
Toronto Blue Jays[22] 80 -3.6% 1,915,438 12.3% 23,359 $76,895,999 67.0%
Cincinnati Reds[23] 66 -22.4% 1,879,757 -27.1% 23,207 $48,986,000 4.5%
Minnesota Twins[24] 85 23.2% 1,782,929 78.2% 22,011 $24,130,000 37.7%
Philadelphia Phillies[25] 86 32.3% 1,782,054 10.5% 22,001 $41,663,833 -12.3%
Chicago White Sox[26] 83 -12.6% 1,766,172 -9.3% 21,805 $65,653,667 106.8%
Kansas City Royals[27] 65 -15.6% 1,536,371 -1.8% 18,968 $35,422,500 42.2%
Tampa Bay Devil Rays[28] 62 -10.1% 1,298,365 -10.4% 16,029 $56,980,000 -9.9%
Florida Marlins[29] 76 -3.8% 1,261,226 3.5% 15,765 $35,762,500 75.8%
Montreal Expos[30] 68 1.5% 642,745 -30.6% 7,935 $35,159,500 6.6%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Seattle Mariners Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  2. ^ "San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  3. ^ "New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  4. ^ "Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  5. ^ "Colorado Rockies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  6. ^ "St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  7. ^ "Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  8. ^ "Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  9. ^ "Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  10. ^ "Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  11. ^ "Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  12. ^ "Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  13. ^ "Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  14. ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  15. ^ "New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  16. ^ "Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  17. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  18. ^ "San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  19. ^ "Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  20. ^ "Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  21. ^ "Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  22. ^ "Toronto Blue Jays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  23. ^ "Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  24. ^ "Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  25. ^ "Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  26. ^ "Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  27. ^ "Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  28. ^ "Tampa Bay Rays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  29. ^ "Florida Marlins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.
  30. ^ "Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020.

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