MLB Comeback Player of the Year Award

In Major League Baseball, the Comeback Player of the Year Award is awarded annually to one player in each league who has reemerged as a star in that season. This award is in its second distinct era.

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It was originally established in 1965 by The Sporting News (TSN), and called The Sporting News Comeback Player of the Year Award. The winner in each league was selected by the TSN editorial staff, and the award was given by TSN through 2004.

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1965 - The Sporting News - 2004

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In 2005, the award was officially sponsored by Major League Baseball for the first time. A committee made up of representatives of MLB and the editorial staff of its official website, MLB.com, shortlists six players in each league. The winner in each league is selected by an online poll of fans through MLB.com. The official name of the award is the Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award presented by Viagra® (sildenafil citrate).

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2005 - Major League Baseball - Sildenafil

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Listed below are the players awarded by year, name, team and league.

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