The Majors Awards 2013 revealed it’s winners this past Tuesday during The Majors LIVE! 170.
Here’s how the fans voted!
Winners in BOLD with an approximate percentage of victory.
Best NHL Player of 2013
Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) – 66%
Sidney Crosby (Penguins) – 16%
John Tavares (Islanders) – 16%
Hernandez’s Take: The Hart Trophy winner also takes home the honors here. I think the fans got this right.
Best NBA Player of 2013
LeBron James (Heat) – 71%
Tim Duncan (Spurs) – 28%
Hernandez’s Take: It’s amazing Tim Duncan is still playing at the level he does. But LeBron is LeBron and has solidified himself as the best NBA player of this generation.
Best NFL Player of 2013
Peyton Manning (Broncos) – 42%
Adrian Peterson (Vikings) – 28%
Calvin Johnson (Lions) – 28%
Hernandez’s Take: Wasn’t Peyton Manning suppose to be done after his neck trouble a couple of years ago?
Best MLB Player of 2013
Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) – 71%
Max Scherzer (Tigers) – 28%
Hernandez’s Take: I don’t think there’s any denying this selection after Cabrera’s second consecutive AL MVP.
Best College Athlete of 2013
Trey Burke (Michigan Basketball) – 57%
Jameis Winston (Florida State Football) – 42%
Hernandez’s Take: Trey Burke probably could’ve gone pro two NBA Drafts ago. Winston is an awesome college player but isn’t ready yet for the NFL.
Best MLS Player of 2013
Chris Wondolowski (Earthquakes) – 50%
Graham Zusi (Sporting KC) – 33%
Thierry Henry (Red Bulls) – 16%
Hernandez’s Take: This will be the final year as an MLS only category. Next year we’ll include the best soccer players from around the World.
Best Driver of 2013
Brad Keselowski (NASCAR) – 85%
Tony Kaanan (IRL) – 15%
Best Golfer of 2013
Adam Scott – 50%
Justin Rose – 16%
Tiger Woods – 16%
Rory McIllroy – 16%
Best Male Tennis Player of 2013
Andy Murray – 42%
Novak Djokovic – 28%
Roger Federer – 14%
Rafael Nadal – 14%
Best Female Tennis Player of 2013
Maria Sharapova – 66%
Serena Williams – 16%
Victoria Azarenka – 16%
Best Coach/Manager of 2013
Clint Hurdle (Pirates – MLB) – 42%
Terry Francona (Indians – MLB) – 28%
Paul MacLean (Senators – NHL) – 14%
George Karl (Nuggets – NBA) – 14%
Hernandez’s Take: You can’t really argue with what Hurdle was able to do with the Pirates this season. Next year, make more of a dent in the postseason.
Best Rookie of 2013
Jose Fernandez (Marlins – MLB) – 57%
Jonathan Huberdeau (Panthers – NHL) – 14%
Damien Lillard (Trail Blazers – NBA) – 14%
Will Myers (Rays – MLB) – 14%
Hernandez’s Take: Unfortunately for Marlins fans they probably won’t be able to see Fernandez in his prime if Jeffrey Loria still owns the team by then.
Best Fighter of 2013
Anderson Silva (MMA) – 80%
Jon “Bones” Jones (MMA) – 20%
Best Pro Wrestler of 2013
John Cena (WWE) – 50%
Daniel Bryan (WWE) – 33%
AJ Styles (Indy) – 16%
Hernandez’s Take: NO! NO! NO!
Comeback Player of 2013
Adrian Peterson (Vikings -NFL) – 71%
Peyton Manning (Broncos – NFL) – 14%
Victor Martinez (Tigers – MLB) – 14%
Hernandez’s Take: Peterson certainly overcame some horrific off the field circumstances in 2013. It further added to just how amazing of a player he is.
Biggest Bad Ass of 2013
Miguel Cabrera (Tigers -MLB) – 71%
Yasiel Puig (Dodgers – MLB) – 28%
Hernandez’s Take: I’m sure Mariano Rivera can agree with this.
Biggest Bitch of 2013
Alex Rodriguez (Yankees – MLB) – 57%
Ryan Braun (Brewers – MLB) – 28%
Richie Incognito (Dolphins – NFL) – 14%
Hernandez’s Take: Alex Rodriguez is without a doubt deserving of this “honor” but I can’t overcome just how big of a bitch Ryan Bruan turned out to be.
Breakout Athlete of 2013
Russell Wilson (Seahawks – NFL) – 50%
Jose Fernandez (Marlins – MLB) – 37%
Yasiel Puig (Dodgers – MLB) – 12%
Hernandez’s Take: I’m slowly jumping on the Russell Wilson bandwagon. He’s proven me wrong already on numerous occasions.
Best Upset of 2013
Florida Gulf Coast over Georgetown (NCAA Tournament) – 57%
Auburn over Alabama (Iron Bowl) – 42%
Best Sports Video Game of 2013
NHL 14 – 50%
Madden 2014 – 16%
MLB The Show 2013 – 16%
NCAA 14 – 16%
Hernandez’s Take: The Madden reign comes to an end.
Best Team of 2013
Boston Red Sox (MLB) – 50%
Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) – 16%
Miami Heat (MLB) – 16%
Alabama Crimson Tide (NCAAF) – 16%
Best Athlete of 2013: LeBron James (Heat – NBA)
Hernandez’s Take: The King has finally earned his nickname.
