The MLB All-Star Game is contested annually by the best players in the American League (AL) against those from the National League (NL). The event is also called "Midsummer Classic" and normally takes place in the middle of the season – generally on the second or third Tuesday of July. The MLB All-Star Game of 2024 is scheduled for July 16 2024 in Arlington, Texas where Texas Rangers are set to host it at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Players who participate in the MLB All-Star Game are considered for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, which is presented to the top player of each annual All-Star Game ever since 1962.
Players with the most All-Star Game MVP
As of 2024, Willie Mays, Steve Garvey, Gary Carter, Cal Ripken Jr., and Mike Trout hold the record for the most All-Star Game MVP Awards in Major League Baseball, with each player having won the All-Star MVP title twice.
Here is a table showcasing the players with two All-Star Game MVP Awards:
| Player Name | Year of Award won |
| Willie Mays | 1963, 1968 |
| Steve Garvey | 1974, 1978 |
| Gary Carter | 1981, 1984 |
| Cal Ripken Jr. | 1991, 2001 |
| Mike Trout | 2014, 2015 |
Has a rookie ever won All-Star MVP MLB?
Yes, a rookie player won the MLB All-Star Game MVP award back in 1975. Fred Lynn, who played for the Boston Red Sox, achieved this feat and made history. Lynn's accomplishment was even more remarkable as he became the first player to win both the MLB's Rookie of the Year award and the Most Valuable Player award in the same year.
Fred Lynn, a former professional baseball centerfielder, had a career spanning 17 seasons in Major League Baseball. Lynn mostly played for the Boston Red Sox and the California Angels, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Lynn was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002 and later into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
FAQ's On All-Star Game MVP
A. Steve Garvey won the MVP award in 1974 and 1978.
A. Ichiro Suzuki won the MVP award in 2007.
A. The first All-Star Game MVP award, introduced in 1962, was won by Maury Wills and Leon Wagner when two games were played.
A. The All-Star Game MVP award has been shared once, in 1975 by Bill Madlock and Jon Matlack.
