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World Series MVP Award

The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the World Series

World Series

The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball, the culmination of the sport's playoff each October. Since the Series takes place in mid-autumn, sportswriters many years ago dubbed the event the Fall Classic, a usage reflected in the logo for the 2008 World Series; it is also sometimes known as the October Clas...
- the Most Valuable Player. The award was originally given by the editors of SPORT magazine

Sport magazine

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, but is now decided by a combination of media members, Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball is the highest level of play in American professional baseball. Specifically, Major League Baseball refers to the organization that operates the National League and the American League, by means of a joint organizational structure that has developed gradually between them since 1903 ....
officials, and fan voting.

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1955

1955 World Series

The 1955 World Series matched the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees, with the Dodgers winning the Series in seven games to capture their first championship in franchise history....

Johnny Podres

John Joseph Podres was an United States left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers....

Brooklyn Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....

The first award was, fittingly, given after the first Brooklyn Dodgers win.

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Year	Player	Team	Notes
1955 1955 World Series The 1955 World Series matched the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees, with the Dodgers winning the Series in seven games to capture their first championship in franchise history....	Johnny Podres Johnny Podres John Joseph Podres was an United States left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers....	Brooklyn Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....	The first award was, fittingly, given after the first Brooklyn Dodgers win. Podres, a 9-10 rookie during the regular season, beat the Yankees twice in the series, including the Game 7 shutout.
1956 1956 World Series The 1956 World Series of Major League Baseball was played between the New York Yankees and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers during the month of 1956#October....	Don Larsen Don Larsen Donald James Larsen was a Major League Baseball pitcher for 14 seasons. Larsen is best known for pitching a perfect game in the 1956 World Series....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	Pitched the only perfect game in World Series history.
1957 1957 World Series The 1957 World Series featured the defending champions, the New York Yankees , playing against the Atlanta Braves . The Braves had just won their first pennant since moving from Boston in 1953....	Lew Burdette Lew Burdette Selva Lewis Burdette, Jr. was an United States right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Atlanta Braves....	Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League....
1958 1958 World Series The 1958 World Series was a rematch of the 1957 World Series, with the New York Yankees beating the defending champion Atlanta Braves in seven games for their eighteenth title, and their seventh in ten years....	Bob Turley Bob Turley Robert Lee Turley was a Major League Baseball pitcher.Turley was signed as an amateur free agent by the Baltimore Orioles#St. Louis Browns in ....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1959 1959 World Series The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, four games to two....	Larry Sherry Larry Sherry Lawrence Sherry was an United States right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers....	Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....
1960 1960 World Series The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees from October 5 to October 13, 1960. It is most notable for the Game 7, ninth-inning home run hit by Bill Mazeroski, winning the game for the Pirates 10?9, and also winning them their third Championship, their first since 1925 World Series....	Bobby Richardson Bobby Richardson Robert Clinton "Bobby" Richardson is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees from through . Batting and throwing right-handed, he was a superb defensive infielder, as well as something of a clutch hitter, who played no small role in the Yankee baseball dynasty of his day....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League.... †
1961 1961 World Series The 1961 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Cincinnati Reds , with the Yankees winning in five games to earn their nineteenth championship in their last 39 seasons....	Whitey Ford Whitey Ford Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1974....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1962 1962 World Series The 1962 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the San Francisco Giants, who had won their first National League pennant since moving from New York in 1958, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game playoff....	Ralph Terry Ralph Terry Ralph Willard Terry is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Oakland Athletics , Cleveland Indians and New York Mets ....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1963 1963 World Series The 1963 World Series matched the two-time defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Dodgers sweeping the Series in four games to capture their second title in five years....	Sandy Koufax Sandy Koufax Sanford Koufax is an United States left-handed former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from to ....	Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....
1964 1964 World Series The 1964 World Series pitted the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals against the American League champion New York Yankees, with the Cardinals prevailing in seven games....	Bob Gibson Bob Gibson Patrick Robert "Bob" Gibson is a former right-handed baseball pitcher, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from to . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in ....	St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the National League Central in the National League of Major League Baseball....
1965 1965 World Series The 1965 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the American League champion Minnesota Twins, who had won their first pennant since 1933 World Series when the team was known as the Washington Senators....	Sandy Koufax Sandy Koufax Sanford Koufax is an United States left-handed former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from to .... (2)	Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....
1966 1966 World Series The 1966 World Series matched the Baltimore Orioles against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Orioles sweeping the Series in four games to capture the first championship in franchise history....	Frank Robinson Frank Robinson Frank Robinson , is a former Major League Baseball player. He was an outfielder, most notably with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles....	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1967 1967 World Series The 1967 World Series matched the St. Louis Cardinals against the Boston Red Sox, with the Cardinals winning in seven games for their second championship in four years and their eighth overall....	Bob Gibson Bob Gibson Patrick Robert "Bob" Gibson is a former right-handed baseball pitcher, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from to . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in .... (2)	St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the National League Central in the National League of Major League Baseball....
1968 1968 World Series The 1968 World Series featured the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers, with the Tigers winning in seven games for their first championship since 1945 World Series, and the third in their history....	Mickey Lolich Mickey Lolich Michael Stephen Lolich is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1962 in baseball until 1979 in baseball, playing the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers....	Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in ....	Won three games, including the Game 7 clincher over Bob Gibson.
1969 1969 World Series The 1969 World Series was played between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles, with the Mets prevailing in five games to accomplish one of the greatest upsets in Series history, as that particular Orioles List of baseball jargon #squad was considered to be one of the finest ever....	Donn Clendenon Donn Clendenon Donn Alvin Clendenon was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1961 through 1972, Clendenon played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Montreal Expos , New York Mets and St....	New York Mets New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball based in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League....
1970 1970 World Series The 1970 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with the Orioles winning in five games....	Brooks Robinson Brooks Robinson Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. is an United States former third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played his entire 23-year career with the Baltimore Orioles ....	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1971 1971 World Series The 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games. Game 4, played in Pittsburgh, was the first-ever World Series game scheduled to be played at night....	Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente Walker was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball right fielder. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children....	Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. They play in the National League Central of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions and played in the first one....
1972 1972 World Series The 1972 World Series matched the American League champion Oakland Athletics against the National League champion Cincinnati Reds, with the A's winning in seven games....	Gene Tenace Gene Tenace Fury Gene Tenace , is a former Italian-American Major League Baseball player who was a catcher and first baseman in the 1970s. He is currently the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays....	Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
1973 1973 World Series The 1973 World Series matched the defending champion Oakland Athletics against the New York Mets, with the A's winning in seven games to repeat as World Champions....	Reggie Jackson Reggie Jackson Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitter in the postseason, is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for five different teams from to ....	Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
1974 1974 World Series The 1974 World Series matched the two-time defending champion Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the A?s winning the Series in five games....	Rollie Fingers Rollie Fingers Roland Glen Fingers is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers . Fingers went to Upland High School in the city of Upland....	Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
1975 1975 World Series The 1975 World Series was between the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. It was ranked as the second greatest World Series by ESPN. Cincinnati won the series four games to three....	Pete Rose Pete Rose Peter Edward "Pete" Rose, Sr. , nicknamed Charlie Hustle, is a former player and Manager in Major League Baseball. Rose played from to , best known for his many years with the Cincinnati Reds....	Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the National League Central of the National League....
1976 1976 World Series The 1976 World Series matched the defending champion Cincinnati Reds of the National League against the New York Yankees of the American League, with the Reds List of baseball jargon #sweep the Series to repeat....	Johnny Bench Johnny Bench Johnny Lee Bench is a former United States Major League Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from to . He is widely regarded as being among the greatest catcher in baseball history....	Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the National League Central of the National League....
1977 1977 World Series The 1977 World Series matched the returning American League champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League, with the Yankees winning the Series in six games....	Reggie Jackson Reggie Jackson Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitter in the postseason, is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for five different teams from to .... (2)	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....	Hit three home runs in one game to earn the nickname, "Mr. October."
1978 1978 World Series The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 World Series, with the Yankees winning in six games to repeat as champions....	Bucky Dent Bucky Dent Bucky Dent , born Russell Earl O'Dey, is an United States former Major League Baseball player and manager . He earned two World Series rings as the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees in and , and was voted the World Series MVP Award in 1978....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1979 1979 World Series The 1979 World Series matched the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates against the American League's Baltimore Orioles , with the Pirates coming back from a three games to one deficit to win the Series in seven games....	Willie Stargell Willie Stargell Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell , nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman....	Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania. They play in the National League Central of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions and played in the first one....
1980 1980 World Series The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the first of two World Series titles in franchise history to date....	Mike Schmidt Mike Schmidt Michael Jack Schmidt is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who played his entire career for the Philadelphia Phillies.Schmidt is generally considered the greatest third baseman in the history of major league baseball....	Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and are the reigning 2008 World Series champions....
1981 1981 World Series The 1981 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their third meeting in the Series in five years. The Dodgers won the Series in six games for their first title since 1965 World Series, and their first victory over the Yankees since 1963 World Series....	Ron Cey Ron Cey Ronald Charles Cey is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics ....	Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....
	Pedro Guerrero
	Steve Yeager Steve Yeager Stephen Wayne "Steve" Yeager is an United States right-handed former Major League Baseball baseball catcher.Yeager spent 14 of the 15 seasons of his Major League Baseball career, from through , with the Los Angeles Dodgers....
1982 1982 World Series The 1982 World Series matched the St. Louis Cardinals against the Milwaukee Brewers, with the Cardinals winning in seven games.The Cardinals won the National League East division by three games over the Philadelphia Phillies, then defeated the Atlanta Braves, three games to none, in the National League Championship Series....	Darrell Porter Darrell Porter Darrell Ray Porter was a former United States catcher in Major League Baseball, and one of the first American professional athletes to publicly admit he had a problem with substance abuse....	St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the National League Central in the National League of Major League Baseball....
1983 1983 World Series The 1983 World Series matched the American League champion Baltimore Orioles against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies, with the Orioles winning four games to one....	Rick Dempsey Rick Dempsey John Rikard Dempsey is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from to , best known for his years with the Baltimore Orioles. He also played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers....	Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball based in Baltimore. They are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1984 1984 World Series The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14, 1984. The American League champion Detroit Tigers played against the National League champion San Diego Padres, with the Tigers winning the series 4 games to 1....	Alan Trammell Alan Trammell Alan Stuart Trammell is a retired United States baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a 1984 World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in ....	Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit, Michigan in ....
1985 1985 World Series The 1985 World Series began on October 19, 1985 and ended October 27. The American League champion Kansas City Royals played against the National League champion St....	Bret Saberhagen Bret Saberhagen Bret William Saberhagen is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. His nickname was 'Sabes.'...	Kansas City Royals Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League....
1986 1986 World Series The 1986 World Series pitted the New York Mets against the Boston Red Sox. It was cited in the legend of the "Curse of the Bambino" to explain the error by Bill Buckner in Game 6 that allowed the Mets to extend the series to a 7th game....	Ray Knight Ray Knight Charles Ray Knight is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Baseball player who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He was primarily a third baseman, although he did see some action at first base, second base, designated hitter, shortstop and in the outfield....	New York Mets New York Mets The New York Mets are a professional baseball based in Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League....
1987 1987 World Series The 1987 World Series, in which the Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, was the first World Series in which the home team won all seven games....	Frank Viola Frank Viola Frank John Viola, Jr. is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox , Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays ....	Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The Twins are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League....
1988 1988 World Series The 1988 World Series matched the Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Dodgers upsetting the heavily favored A's to win the Series in five games ....	Orel Hershiser Orel Hershiser Orel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Wednesday Night Baseball on ESPN....	Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, USA. The team is in the Western Division of the National League. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of names before becoming the Brooklyn Dodgers circa 1911....
1989 1989 World Series The 1989 World Series was played between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. The Series ran from October 14 through October 28, with the A's sweeping the Giants in four games....	Dave Stewart Dave Stewart (baseball player) David Keith Stewart is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was known for the way he used to stare down batters when pitching to them....	Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
1990 1990 World Series The 1990 World Series matched the defending champions and heavily-favored Oakland Athletics against the Cincinnati Reds, with the Reds sweeping the Series in four games....	José Rijo José Rijo Jos? Antonio Rijo Abreu is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cincinnati Reds ....	Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. They are members of the National League Central of the National League....
1991 1991 World Series The 1991 World Series was played between the Minnesota Twins of the American League and the Atlanta Braves of the National League between October 19 and October 27, 1991....	Jack Morris Jack Morris John Scott "Jack" Morris is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in 18 big league seasons between 1977 in baseball and 1994 in baseball, mainly for the Detroit Tigers, and won 254 games throughout his career....	Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The Twins are a member of the American League Central of Major League Baseball's American League....	Pitched 10 shutout innings in one of the most memorable Game 7's ever.
1992 1992 World Series The 1992 World Series was the first Series ever played outside the United States. It pitted the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays against the National League champion Atlanta Braves....	Pat Borders Pat Borders Patrick Lance Borders is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who is best remembered for being the Most Valuable Player in the 1992 World Series....	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....
1993 1993 World Series The 1993 World Series was the second Series in a row played outside the United States and the second to be won by a team outside of the USA. It pitted the defending champion Toronto Blue Jays of the American League against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies....	Paul Molitor Paul Molitor Paul Leo Molitor , nicknamed Molly and The Ignitor, is an American former Major League Baseball player. Molitor played for 21 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers , Toronto Blue Jays , and Minnesota Twins ....	Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball 's American League....
1994 1994 World Series The 1994 World Series was cancelled on September 14 of that year due to an ongoing 1994 Major League Baseball strike by the Major League Baseball Players Association, which had begun on August 12....	None awarded due to players strike cancelling World Series.
1995 1995 World Series The 1995 World Series matched the Atlanta Braves against the Cleveland Indians, with the Braves winning in six games to capture its third World Championship in franchise history , making them the first franchise to win three crowns in three different cities....	Tom Glavine Tom Glavine Thomas Michael Glavine is an United States left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves.During the 1990s, Glavine was one of the win pitchers in the National League....	Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League....
1996 1996 World Series The 1996 World Series matched the defending champion Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first championship since 1978 World Series, and their 23rd overall....	John Wetteland John Wetteland John Karl Wetteland is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who pitched as a Closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers ....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1997 1997 World Series The 1997 World Series featured the Cleveland Indians, who were playing in their second World Series in three years. Their opponents were the Florida Marlins, who had set a record by reaching the Series in only their fifth season....	Liván Hernández Liván Hernández Eisler Liv?n Hern?ndez Carrera is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets organization. He is the half-brother of pitcher Orlando Hern?ndez....	Florida Marlins Florida Marlins The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball based in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise, the Marlins are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League....
1998 1998 World Series The 1998 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the San Diego Padres . The Yankees swept the Series in four games to capture their second championship in three years, and their 24th overall....	Scott Brosius Scott Brosius Scott David Brosius is a former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees . Brosius is currently the head baseball coach at Linfield College, his alma mater....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
1999 1999 World Series The 1999 World Series of Major League Baseball featured a rematch between the defending champions New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves during the month of October, with the Yankees List of baseball jargon #sweep the Series in four games for their second title in a row and 25th overall....	Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera is a professional baseball player. He is a relief pitcher for Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo," Rivera originally began his Major League career as a starting pitcher in , but it was after he was moved to the bullpen that he found success....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
2000 2000 World Series The 2000 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the two-time defending champion New York Yankees and the New York Mets, with the Yankees winning 4 games to 1 for their third straight championship and 26th overall....	Derek Jeter Derek Jeter Derek Sanderson Jeter is an American Major League Baseball player. Jeter is a nine-time All-Star shortstop, and currently the Major League Baseball Team Captains of the New York Yankees....	New York Yankees New York Yankees The New York Yankees are a professional baseball based in the Borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of the American League East of Major League Baseball's American League....
2001 2001 World Series The 2001 World Series took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks won the the best-of-seven series four games to three....	Randy Johnson Randy Johnson For other people named Randy Johnson, see Randy Johnson 'Randall David Johnson' , nicknamed "'The Big Unit'," is a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher....	Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball based in Phoenix, Arizona. They play in the National League West of Major League Baseball's National League....	The duo combined for all four of Arizona's wins in the series. Johnson had three of them, including the relief appearance in Game 7.
	Curt Schilling Curt Schilling Curtis Montague Schilling is an United States of America Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and has won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox....
2002 2002 World Series The World Series was the 98th edition of the Fall Classic, held from October 19-27, 2002. The series featured the American League champion Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim defeating the National League champion San Francisco Giants, 4–3, to win the franchise's first ever World Series....	Troy Glaus Troy Glaus Troy Edward Glaus is a Major League Baseball player who plays Third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. Previously, Glaus played with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim , Arizona Diamondbacks , and the Toronto Blue Jays ....	Anaheim Angels Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball based in Anaheim, California. The Angels are a member of the American League West of Major League Baseball's American League....
2003 2003 World Series The 2003 World Series marked the 99th MLB World Series event. The Florida Marlins defeated the New York Yankees in six games, 4–2....	Josh Beckett Josh Beckett Joshua Patrick Beckett is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. During his career in the playoffs, he won the 2003 World Series MVP Award with the Florida Marlins, and received the 2007 American League Championship Series MVP award with the Red Sox....	Florida Marlins Florida Marlins The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball based in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise, the Marlins are a member of the National League East of Major League Baseball's National League....
2004 2004 World Series The 2004 World Series was the Major League Baseball championship series for the 2004 Major League Baseball season. It was the 100th World Series and featured the American League champion Boston Red Sox against the National League champion St....	Manny Ramírez Manny Ramírez Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ram?rez Onelcida is a Dominican American Major League Baseball left fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A nine-time Silver Slugger, and one of twenty-four people to have hit over 500 career home runs, he is well recognized for his strong offensive abilities....	Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in . The Red Sox are a member of the Major League Baseball?s American League East. Since , the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park....
2005 2005 World Series The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series, saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League champion Houston Astros 4 games to 0 in the Playoff format#best-of-seven playoff series, winning their third championship and first since 1917....	Jermaine Dye Jermaine Dye Jermaine Terrell Dye is a right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Dye has also played with the Atlanta Braves , Kansas City Royals , and Oakland Athletics , joining the White Sox prior to the 2005 season....	Chicago White Sox Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a Major North American professional sports teams baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox presently play in the American League's American League Central in Major League Baseball....
2006 2006 World Series The 2006 World Series, the 102nd edition of Major League Baseball's World Series, began on October 21 and ended on October 27, and matched the American League champion Detroit Tigers against the National League champion, St....	David Eckstein David Eckstein David Mark Eckstein , nicknamed "X Factor," is a Major League Baseball infielder for the San Diego Padres. He is noted for his size, as he is small for a professional sports player at 5' 7"....	St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the National League Central in the National League of Major League Baseball....
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† = Losing Team

Duplicate winners

Players who have won the Cy Young award
Cy Young Award

The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League leagues....
in the same season as the World Series MVP include: Orel Hershiser
Orel Hershiser

Orel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Wednesday Night Baseball on ESPN....
(1988), Bret Saberhagen
Bret Saberhagen

Bret William Saberhagen is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. His nickname was 'Sabes.'...
(1985), Sandy Koufax
Sandy Koufax

Sanford Koufax is an United States left-handed former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Los Angeles Dodgers, from to ....
(1963, 1965), Whitey Ford
Whitey Ford

Edward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1974....
(1961), Bob Turley (1958) and Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson

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(2001).
Players who have won the regular-season MVP award in the same season as the World Series MVP include: Mike Schmidt
Mike Schmidt

Michael Jack Schmidt is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who played his entire career for the Philadelphia Phillies.Schmidt is generally considered the greatest third baseman in the history of major league baseball....
(1980), Willie Stargell
Willie Stargell

Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell , nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman....
(1979; shared with Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez

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), Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson

Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitter in the postseason, is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for five different teams from to ....
(1973), Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson

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(1966) and Sandy Koufax
Sandy Koufax

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(1963).
Players who have won the Championship Series MVP (NLCS
National League Championship Series

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or ALCS
American League Championship Series

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) in the same season as the World Series MVP include: Willie Stargell
Willie Stargell

Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell , nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman....
(1979), Darrell Porter
Darrell Porter

Darrell Ray Porter was a former United States catcher in Major League Baseball, and one of the first American professional athletes to publicly admit he had a problem with substance abuse....
(1982), Orel Hershiser
Orel Hershiser

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(1988), Liván Hernández
Liván Hernández

Eisler Liv?n Hern?ndez Carrera is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets organization. He is the half-brother of pitcher Orlando Hern?ndez....
(1997), Cole Hamels
Cole Hamels

Colbert Michael Hamels is a left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Hamels throws a standard four-seam fastball, changeup, and a curveball....
(2008)
The only player who has won the All-Star Game MVP
Major League Baseball All-Star Game

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award in the same season as the World Series MVP is Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter

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(2000).
Only Sandy Koufax
Sandy Koufax

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(1963) has won the Cy Young award
Cy Young Award

The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League leagues....
, the regular-season MVP and the World Series MVP in the same season.
Only Willie Stargell
Willie Stargell

Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell , nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman....
(1979) has won the regular-season MVP, the League Championship Series MVP
National League Championship Series

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and the World Series MVP in the same season.
Only Orel Hershiser
Orel Hershiser

Orel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Wednesday Night Baseball on ESPN....
(1988) has won the Cy Young award
Cy Young Award

The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League leagues....
, the LCS MVP and the World Series MVP in the same season.
Only Sandy Koufax
Sandy Koufax

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, Bob Gibson
Bob Gibson

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and Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson

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have won the award twice. Jackson is the only one to do it for two different teams.

Award Winning Pitchers

Pitchers have been named Series MVP 26 times, 4 of which were relief pitchers.
12 of the first 14 Series MVP Awards were won by pitchers.
Rollie Fingers
Rollie Fingers

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(1974) and Bret Saberhagen
Bret Saberhagen

Bret William Saberhagen is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. His nickname was 'Sabes.'...
(1985) were the only pitchers to win the award between 1969 and 1986.
There have been three 5-year runs of pitchers winning the award (1955-1959, 1961-1965 and 1987-1991.)
In 2001, two pitchers (Curt Schilling
Curt Schilling

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and Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson

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) shared the award.
Since 1995, pitchers have won the award 8 times.

World Series MVP Award

Duplicate winners

Award Winning Pitchers

See also