Considering the ready availability of television broadcasts for the majority of baseball games, plus instant access to information through the Internet, some have called into question why the BBWAA has not broadened its membership rules to include broadcasters and researchers. (Similar arguments were made for the inclusion of Web-based journalists, before the BBWAA added Web writers to its ranks in December, 2007.
Others have openly questioned why the BBWAA is involved in the award and Hall of Fame voting processes at all, citing in some cases journalistic integrity and the need to remain unbiased in their coverage of newsworthy events.
In addition, the BBWAA is responsible for voting on several annual awards in each major league, including:
From 1953 to 1962, the BBWAA presented a "Sophomore of the Year Award" in each league.
In 1997, a 36-member BBWAA panel selected the Major League Baseball All-Time Team.
The BBWAA's Hall of Fame and award voting results are regularly criticized. BBWAA is often accused of applying inconsistent standards when judging players for the Hall of Fame, as well as ignoring some of the rules put in place by Major League Baseball for determining post-season awards. BBWAA has been further criticized, even from within its owns ranks, for failing to unanimously elect a single player to the Hall of Fame.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis Most Valuable Player Award (one for each league) (voted on by the national BBWAA) Cy Young Award (one for each league) (voted on by the national BBWAA) Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award (one for each league) (voted on by the national BBWAA) Manager of the Year Award (one for each league) (voted on by the national BBWAA)
Names of members are followed by the name of the organization for whom they write.
Note: New York Times, Washington Post and Baltimore Sun writers have stated that they are no longer permitted to vote by their employers. The Los Angeles Times has a similar policy, though it appears to be negotiable.
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