1981
		
		
		
		
		
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Notable RBI Events in 1981
- January 13 - The Houston Astros select Glenn Davis with the 5th pick of the amateur draft (second phase)
 - April 9 - George Bell, Tom Brunansky, and Dave Henderson each make their major league debut.
 - April 10 - Chili Davis makes his major league debut.
 - April 11 - Mike Witt makes his major league debut.
 - April 27 - Dodger rookie sensation Fernando Valenzuela pitches his fourth shutout in five starts as he beats the Giants, 5-0
 - June 8 - The California Angels select Dick Schofield with the third pick of the MLB Draft
 - June 8 - The New York Mets select Roger Clemens in the 12th round of the amateur draft, but he did not sign.
 - August 10 - Cal Ripken, Jr. makes his major league debut.
 - August 14 - Steve Bedrosian and Bob Brenly each make their major league debut.
 - August 24 - Kent Hrbek makes his major league debut.
 - August 28 - Tim Laudner makes his major league debut.
 - September 2 - Ryne Sandberg makes his major league debut.
 - September 7 - Candy Maldonado makes his major league debut.
 - September 16 - Pat Sheridan makes his major league debut.
 - September 20 - Gary Gaetti makes his major league debut.
 
- Mike Schmidt wins his 2nd consecutive NL MVP Award.
 - Fernando Valenzuela wins the NL Cy Young Award and NL Rookie of the Year Award.
 - Dave Righetti wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award.