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- Updated: October 19, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins announced Wednesday the winners of the annual Diamond Awards, with second baseman Brian Dozier earning three honors, including the Calvin R. Griffith Award as the Most Valuable Twin.
Dozier, who hit .268/.340/.546 with 42 homers, 99 RBIs and 104 runs in 155 games, is also the recipient of the Charles O. Johnson Award for Most Improved Twin and the Bob Allison Award given to the Twins player who exemplifies determination, hustle, tenacity, competitive spirit and leadership both on and off the field.
The 12th annual Diamond Awards, which will be held January 26 at Target Field, are based on voting conducted by the Twin Cities chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The event benefits research, education and care in brain, nerve and muscle disorders at the University of Minnesota.
Former Twins general manager Terry Ryan will also be honored with the Mike Augustin “Media Good Guy” Award. The long-time GM, who was dismissed in July, was known as perhaps the most accessible executive in baseball, meeting with the local media before every game.
Right-hander Ervin Santana, who led the rotation by posting a 3.38 ERA in 181 1/3 innings, was named the Twins Pitcher of the Year, winning the …
