Willie Hernandez wins the American League Most Valuable Player Award

1984 – Willie Hernandez wins the American League Most Valuable Player Award, joining Rollie Fingers as the only relief pitchers to be named MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the same season. Kent Hrbek is second with Dan Quisenberry third. Boston Red Sox slugger Tony Armas finishes seventh, despite winning the home run and RBI titles. The last player to lead in those categories and not win was Ted Williams, twice, in the 1942 and 1947 seasons.

Willie Hernandez Stats & Facts

Willie Hernandez Stats & Facts

VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Willie Hernández Position: PitcherBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-3, 180lb (190cm, 81kg)Born: November 14, 1954  in Aguada, Puerto RicoHigh School: Su Martin Hernandez HS (Aguada, Puerto Rico)Debut: April 9, 1977 vs. NYM 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERLast Game: August 18, 1989 vs. NYY 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 2 ERFull Name: Guillermo HernandezView Player Bio from the SABR BioProject…