Kris Bryant’s tremendous season was recognized Wednesday by the Negro Leagues Museum. Bryant won a 2016 Legacy Award, receiving the Oscar Charleston MVP Award.
Kris Bryant and Red Sox’ outfielder Mookie Betts received the Oscar Charleston Award, which recognizes the Most Valuable Player in each league. Bryant was voted by the BBWAA as the NL MVP. Betts was a finalist for the AL MVP Award that went to Mike Trout.
Theo Epstein and the Indians’ Mike Chernoff received the Andrew ‘Rube’ Foster Award for the top executive in each league.