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PrintEditor's Note: The original version of the American League Best Tools that ran on the Website was an earlier version of the list that had not been updated with late-arriving ballots. The list below is the correct final list.
See also: National League Best Tools
See also: Major League Best Tools Slideshow
| American League | |
| Best Hitter | Best Pickoff Move |
| 1. Joe Mauer, Twins | 1. Kenny Rogers, Tigers |
| 2. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners | 2. Mark Buehrle, White Sox |
| 3. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox | 3. Scott Kazmir, Devil Rays |
| Best Power | Best Reliever |
| 1. David Ortiz, Red Sox | 1. Mariano Rivera, Yankees |
| 2. Jim Thome, White Sox | 2. B.J. Ryan, Blue Jays |
| 3. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox | 3. Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox |
| Best Bunter | Best Defensive Catcher |
| 1. Joey Gathright, Devil Rays | 1. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers |
| 2. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners | 2. Jose Molina, Angels |
| 3. Chone Figgins, Angels | 3. Ramon Hernandez, Orioles |
| Best Strike-Zone Judgement | Best Defensive First Baseman |
| 1. Travis Hafner, Indians | 1. Mark Teixeira, Rangers |
| 2. Placido Polanco, Tigers | 2. Doug Mientkiewicz, Royals |
| 3. Jason Giambi, Yankees | 3. Travis Lee, Devil Rays |
| Best Hit-And-Run Artist | Best Defensive Second Baseman |
| 1. Derek Jeter, Yankees | 1. Luis Castillo, Twins |
| 2. Michael Young, Rangers | 2. Tadahito Iguchi, White Sox |
| 3. Placido Polanco, Tigers | 3. Adam Kennedy, Angels |
| Best Baserunner | Best Defensive Third Baseman |
| 1. Derek Jeter, Yankees | 1. Joe Crede, White Sox |
| 2. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners | 2. Eric Chavez, Athletics |
| 3. Orlando Cabrera, Angels | 3. Brandon Inge, Tigers |
| Fastest Baserunner | Best Defensive Shortstop |
| 1. Carl Crawford, Devil Rays | 1. Alex Gonzalez, Red Sox |
| 2. Joey Gathright, Royals | 2. Derek Jeter, Yankees |
| 3. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners | 3. Yuniesky Betancourt, Mariners |
| Best Pitcher | Best Infield Arm |
| 1. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays | 1. Michael Young, Rangers |
| 2. Francisco Liriano, Twins | 2. Adrian Beltre, Mariners |
| 3. Johan Santana, Twins | 3. Eric Chavez, Athletics |
| Best Fastball | Best Defensive Outfielder |
| 1. Joel Zumaya, Tigers | 1. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners |
| 2. Justin Verlander, Tigers | 2. Torii Hunter, Twins |
| 3. Bobby Jenks, White Sox | 3. Alex Rios, Blue Jays |
| Best Curveball | Best Outfield Arm |
| 1. Barry Zito, Athletics | 1. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners |
| 2. Josh Beckett, Red Sox | 2. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels |
| 3. Mike Mussina, Yankees | 3. Alex Rios, Blue Jays |
| Best Slider | Most Exciting Player |
| 1. Francisco Liriano, Twins | 1. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners |
| 2. Jeremy Bonderman, Tigers | 2. Grady Sizemore, Indians |
| 3. Curt Schilling, Red Sox | 3. Derek Jeter, Yankees |
| Best Changeup | Best Manager |
| 1. Johan Santana, Twins | 1. Jim Leyland, Tigers |
| 2. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays | 2. Joe Torre, Yankees |
| 3. Kelvim Escobar, Angels | 3. Ron Gardenhire, Twins |
| Best Control | |
| 1. Mike Mussina, Yankees | |
| 2. Brad Radke, Twins | |
| 3. Curt Schilling, Red Sox | |
| Source: A survey of American League managers | |
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