Jeff Banister was named American League Manager Of The Year on Tuesday in his first year with the Texas Rangers.

Banister led the Rangers to an unexpected division title despite losing Yu Darvish, who ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery, during spring training.

Banister earned 17 first-place votes and 112 total points to beat A.J. Hinch (82 points) of the Houston Astros and Paul Molitor (33) of the Minnesota Twins. All three were in their first years with their current teams.