Craig Kimbrel, Greg Holland Win NL and AL Reliever of the Year Awards

Having already captured the American League crown, Kansas City Royals closer Greg Holland added "Best Reliever in the AL" to his list of 2014 accomplishments.   

Major League Baseball honored Holland with the Mariano Rivera Award, while Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel took home the Trevor Hoffman Award, which is given to the best reliever in the National League:

Holland finished second in the AL in saves, with 46, while posting an impressive 1.44 ERA and 1.83 FIP, according to Baseball-Reference.com. The 28-year-old was one-third of an impressive bullpen trio in Kansas City that also featured Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera. According to FanGraphs, Royals relievers tied for first in WAR (5.9).

Andy McCullough of The Kansas City Star wondered whether Wade Davis was actually the better reliever. Davis posted an obscene 1.00 ERA:

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince was also a bit skeptical as to Holland's candidacy:

Kimbrel's win didn't garner anywhere near as much outcry. The Braves star led the NL in saves for the fourth season in a row, posting 47 in 2014. While his 1.61 ERA was his highest in three years, his 1.83 FIP was slightly improved from last year, according to Baseball-Reference.com.

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Holland accepted his award in full uniform because the Royals are taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night. Kimbrel admitted that he was hoping formal wear won't be necessary if he wins the award in the future.

"I'm a little jealous [Holland] gets to wear his uniform right now," he said, per CBSSports.com's Matt Snyder. "I'm very humbled and grateful to have this opportunity. Thanks."

Holland's Royals will look to even the Fall Classic against the Giants after dropping Game 1, 7-1.

The Braves were a bit disappointing this year, finishing tied for second in the NL East at 79-83. Perhaps next year, Kimbrel can help Atlanta get back into the postseason.