The 50 Cent Award
Named in honor of rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson who threw out arguably the worst first pitch of all time. This award is given to the starting pitcher from each league with the worst ERA with enough innings to qualify for post-season awards.
American League:
Alfredo Simon – Detroit Tigers
| IP | H/9 | ER | BB/9 | SO/9 | W | L | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
| 187.0 | 9.7 | 105 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 13 | 12 | 5.05 | 1.44 | -0.7 |
National League:
Aaron Harang – Philadelphia Phillies
| IP | H/9 | ER | BB/9 | SO/9 | W | L | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
| 172.1 | 9.9 | 93 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 6 | 15 | 4.86 | 1.39 | 0.8 |
