Season 62 Organization of the Year

In the Yount League, the most esteemed honor is the Organization of the Year award. According to league rules, we seek owners with well-rounded organizations, which is why there is a minimum win rate requirement for the minor leagues. This season the crown belongs, outright, to the Atlanta Braves, who climbed eight spots to the top with 691 points. The Braves did it the hard way — a league-best 521 total wins and playoff berths at five of the six levels, missing only AAA. No single championship banner, just relentless depth from top to bottom.

Right behind them, the Texas Rangers surged ten spots to second with 664 points, powered by an AA World Series title, while the ever-reliable Baltimore Orioles took third at 659. The Minnesota Twins were the picture of a loaded farm system, finishing fourth with 510 wins and playoff teams at all five minor league levels — though the absence of a Major League berth kept them from the very top.

Sometimes the hardware doesn't tell the whole story. The Anaheim Angels won the Major League World Series and led the entire league in bonus points with 225. Yet, a thin farm system and just 295 total wins left them 16th overall — proof that a title at the top can't carry an organization by itself.

The biggest climb of the season belonged to the Colorado Rockies, who rocketed up 19 spots to 13th while also capturing the Major League pennant, and Houston jumped 11 to 12th. Going the other direction, Washington tumbled 11 spots to 24th despite 112 Major League wins, and last season's co-champion Milwaukee slipped six to seventh even as its big-league club led all of baseball with 122 wins.

Closer to home, the Tampa Bay Rays finished 10th and brought home a Rookie League World Series title — one of six champions crowned across the levels, joining Anaheim (ML), Philadelphia (AAA), Texas (AA), San Diego (High A) and Detroit (Low A). Only three franchises — the White Sox, Marlins and Expos — failed to reach the playoffs at any level, a welcome drop from five a season ago. Down at 14th, the Mets and Yankees deadlocked at 523 apiece.

At Get Up Get Up Get Outta Here Gone, we believe that the Owner of the Year should demonstrate outstanding leadership by maintaining a robust farm system and positioning their Major League team for a playoff run. Additionally, their lower-level teams should be actively competing for minor league championships. The winner of the Get Up, Get Up, Get Outta Here Gone Owner of the Year Award should consistently keep teams competitive at all levels. The owner who gathers the most points will be awarded the prestigious Get Up, Get Up, Get Outta Here Gone Owner of the Year Award.

Previous Organizations of the Year (Beginning in Season 43)

Season 43: 934 Points Anaheim Angels - fflgopher

Season 44: 808 Points Washington D.C. Nationals - TenasciousTYT

Season 45: 817 Points Anaheim Angels - fflgopher

Season 46: 826 Points Chicago Cubs - staeben

Season 47: 819 Points Detroit Tigers - jamier2003

Season 48: 788 Points Baltimore Orioles - vanrip77

Season 49: 829 Points Tampa Bay Rays - cpintens

Season 50: 920 Points Baltimore Orioles - vanrip77

Season 51: 876 Points Baltimore Orioles - vanrip77

Season 52: 842 Points Baltimore Orioles - vanrip77

Season 53: 752 Points Houston Astros - brianbowsher

Season 54: 817 Points Tampa Bay Rays - cpintens

Season 55: 979 Points Tampa Bay Rays - cpintens

Season 56: 803 Points Baltimore Orioles - vanrip77

Season 57: 862 Points Tampa Bay Rays - cpintens

Season 58: 836 Points Tampa Bay Rays - cpintens

Season 59: 848 Points Baltimore Orioles - vanrip77

Season 60: 793 Points Baltimore Orioles - pitboss13

Season 61: 766 Points (tie) Kansas City Royals - eastonest & Milwaukee Brewers - willsauve

Point System: Total Wins + Playoff Teams + Championships

Each team will receive one point for each win and BONUS POINTS:

Major League: 75 points for making the playoffs, AAA playoffs 50 points, AA playoffs 38, High A playoffs 27, Low A playoffs 18, and Rookie League playoffs 12. Bonus Points for World Series and League Pennant: Major League World Series winner 75 points, ML Pennant winner 75, AAA World Series winner 50 points, AAA Pennant winner 50, AA World Series winner 38 points, AA Pennant winner 38, High A World Series winner 27 points, High A Pennant winner 27, Low A World Series winner 18 points, Low A Pennant winner 18, Rookie World Series winner 12 points, and Rookie Pennant winner 12. Note: World Series winner receives points for winning the WS, Pennant, and a Playoff Team (ML example; WS 75 + Pen 75 + Playoff 75 = 225). Ties in the standings are broken by total number of wins, followed by bonus points, followed by World Series wins, beginning at the major league level and down to the rookie league.