Who was named the 2014 MLB American League Comeback Player of the Year?

Chris Young was named the 2014 MLB American League Comeback Player of the Year. The 35-year-old right-handed pitcher revived his career with the Seattle Mariners after being released by the Washington Nationals during 2014 spring training and signing a minor-league contract.

Young became a dependable member of Seattle’s rotation, finishing 2014 with a 12–9 record, a 3.65 earned-run average, and 165 innings pitched. His return was especially notable because shoulder problems had limited his effectiveness and availability during the preceding seasons.

The award recognized his resurgence in the American League; Miami Marlins third baseman Casey McGehee won the corresponding National League honor. MLB’s award was selected by the 30 MLB.com club beat reporters, with one winner from each league.

A common mix-up is that Young received several similarly named 2014 honors: MLB’s Comeback Player of the Year, the Players Choice Award, and The Sporting News’ American League Comeback Player of the Year. He was also a different person from Chris Young, the former MLB outfielder and later baseball executive.