League Awards

Hall of Fame - Such persons may be players, coaches, league officials or others who have worked with the league or supported the league and who, by exemplary contribution on or off the field, have distinguished themselves in advancing the purposes and ideals of MAASA.  Teams and Executive Committee members may nominate persons to the Hall of Fame.  Induction is by a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors, voting by secret ballot.  There is no limit on how many people may be inducted in any given season.

League Most Valuable Player Awarded by majority vote of the Board of Directors to the outstanding player in the league, as demonstrated by athletic skill/talent, knowledge of the game, enthusiasm, dedication to teamwork and superior sportsmanship.

League Newcomer of the Year - Awarded by majority vote the Board of Directors to the player recognized as most outstanding player who is new to the league in the season for which the honor is granted.  Such player may be an experienced or novice ball player.

League Rookie of the Year Awarded by majority vote the Board of Directors to the player recognized as most outstanding novice player, defined as a person who has had little or no experience playing softball or baseball prior to the season for which the honor is granted.

League All-Stars - Players designated by teams as their star players. Selection may be made by whatever method the teams choose.  The number of all-stars to be selected each season shall be set by the Board of Directors.

Commissioners' Award - 
Presented by the Commissioner, at his or her discretion.

Team Awards - The league shall sanction/sponsor four awards to be presented annually to players named by their teams, such designations to be made by whatever fashion the teams shall prefer, with results reported to the Secretary by the team manager or coach.  The awards are:

  • Team Most Valuable Player - Presented to the outstanding player on each team, as demonstrated by athletic skill/talent, knowledge of the game, enthusiasm, dedication to teamwork and superior sportsmanship. 
  • Team Most Improved Player - Presented to the outstanding player on each team who shall have shown the greatest improvement in skill/talent and knowledge of the game during the season.
  • Team Golden Glove Award - Presented to outstanding defensive player on each team, as demonstrated by athletic skill/talent and knowledge of the game during the season.
  • Team Sportsmanship/Spirit Award - Presented to the person, not necessarily a player, whose contribution to the team in terms of enthusiasm, dedication and team spirit personify the attributes of good sportsmanship.

     

Additionally, individual teams may award such honors as they deem appropriate and may request of the Secretary that they be given time to present such honors at the League Banquet.



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