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When was the last time a pitcher won MVP?
In recent decades, pitchers have rarely won the award. When Justin Verlander won the AL award in 2011, he became the first pitcher in either league to be named the MVP since Dennis Eckersley in 1992. Verlander also became the first starting pitcher to win this award since Roger Clemens accomplished the feat in 1986.
Has a closer ever won the MVP?
After that, three other relievers –Rollie Fingers in 1981, Willie Hernández in 1984, and Dennis Eckersley in 1992– have won an MVP Award. … Though Kimbrel and Janson were nominees in last year’s tally, no closer or reliever has won a Cy Young Award since Dodgers closer Eric Gagne won it in 2003.
Has a reliever won the MVP?
Year
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American
Dennis Eckersley
Oakland Athletics
What pitchers have won the MVP?
– Clayton Kershaw, LAD, 2014. Notable numbers: 7.7 WAR, 21-3, 1.77 ERA, 197 ERA+, 0.857 WHIP. …
– Justin Verlander, DET, 2011. …
– Dennis Eckersley, OAK, 1992. …
– Roger Clemens, BOS, 1986. …
– Willie Hernandez, DET, 1984. …
– Rollie Fingers, MIL, 1981. …
– Vida Blue, OAK, 1971. …
– Denny McLain, DET, 1968.
Who has the most MVPs in MLB history?
Rank Most Valuable Player Award Shares
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1. Barry Bonds (7 wins) 9.30
2. Stan Musial* (3 wins) 6.96
3. Albert Pujols (3 wins) 6.91
4. Ted Williams* (2 wins) 6.43
Who won MLB MVP 2020?
Freeman
Who won the AL MVP 2020?
Abreu
What pitchers have won MVP?
– Clayton Kershaw, LAD, 2014. Notable numbers: 7.7 WAR, 21-3, 1.77 ERA, 197 ERA+, 0.857 WHIP. …
– Justin Verlander, DET, 2011. …
– Dennis Eckersley, OAK, 1992. …
– Roger Clemens, BOS, 1986. …
– Willie Hernandez, DET, 1984. …
– Rollie Fingers, MIL, 1981. …
– Vida Blue, OAK, 1971. …
– Denny McLain, DET, 1968.
How many MVPs did Babe Ruth win?
7 MVP
Who has won the most World Series MVP awards?
Willie Mays World Series MVP Award
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Most recent
Has any pitcher won 3 Cy Youngs in a row?
Steve Carlton in 1982 became the first pitcher to win more than three Cy Young Awards, while Greg Maddux in 1994 became the first to win at least three in a row (and received a fourth straight the following year), a feat later repeated by Randy Johnson.
Who won MVP for MLB 2019?
Mike Trout
Who got MVP MLB 2020?
Freeman
Who has the most MVP awards in baseball?
Rank Most Valuable Player Award Shares
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1. Barry Bonds (7 wins) 9.30
2. Stan Musial* (3 wins) 6.96
3. Albert Pujols (3 wins) 6.91
4. Ted Williams* (2 wins) 6.43
How many pitchers have won MVP?
Twelve
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