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2009 Milby Awards

Of all the impressive feats accomplished by the Minor Leagues' top players this past season, MLB.com has narrowed it down to just the best of the best with the 2009 Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards.


Looks like the A's have a lot to look forward to. Chris Carter had a stand-out year at the plate, hitting almost .330 with 28 home runs and over 110 RBIs and runs scored, to earn this year's MiLBY for the best overall hitter in the Minors. Four others finished not too far behind the slugging first baseman, picking up awards at their respective level.

Overall: Chris Carter (Athletics)
Triple-A: John Bowker (Giants)
Double-A: Chris Carter (Athletics)
Class A Adv.: Koby Clemens (Astros)
Class A: Derek Norris (Nationals)
Short-Season: Cody Decker (Padres)
Overall: Dan Hudson (White Sox)
Triple-A: Carlos Torres (White Sox)
Double-A: Travis Wood (Reds)
Class A Adv.: Darin Downs (Rays)
Class A: Rudy Owens (Pirates)
Short-Season: Jose A. Ramirez (Yankees)
Overall: Dan Runzler (Giants)
Triple-A: Winston Abreu (Rays)
Double-A: Fernando Rodriguez (Angels)
Class A Adv.: David Cales (Cubs)
Class A: Brad Brach (Padres)
Short-Season: Paul Smyth (Athletics)
Overall: Jeanmar Gomez (Indians)
Triple-A: Chris Richard (Rays)
Double-A: Jeanmar Gomez (Indians)
Class A Adv.: Robinson Chirinos (Cubs)
Class A: Mike Biannucci (Rangers)
Short-Season: Cory Rasmus (Braves)
Overall: Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres)
Triple-A: Durham Bulls (Rays)
Double-A: Akron Aeros (Indians)
Class A Adv.: San Jose Giants (Giants)
Class A: Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres)
Short-Season: Danville Braves (Braves)