List of WS MVP Award Winner Year By year

Last Modified Nov 3, 2024 06:27 GMT
Freddie Freeman with the 2024 WS MVP Award

The Willie­ Mays World Series Most Valuable Playe­r (MVP) Award is given to the player who had the most significant impact on the­ir team's performance in the World Se­ries of Major League­ Baseball (MLB). The award was first introduced in 1955 and back then, it was known as the SPORT Magazine Award. However, it was renamed in honor of Willie Mays on September 29, 2017. Notably, Willie Mays never won the award himself in his career.

The Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Award is decided during the final game of the MLB World Series by a committee of officials and reporters who are present during the game. Since 1955, the award has been presented to a single player every season. Notably, Freddie Freeman became the winner of the WS MVP Award for his performance in the 2024 MLB World Series games.

Read More:-NLCS MVP Award Winners

List of WS MVP Award Winners Year by Year

The following table details all the winners of the WS MVP Award from 1955 to 2024 as per Fox Sports-

YearPlayerTeamPosition
2024Freddie FreemanLos Angeles DodgersFirst Baseman
2023Corey SeagerTexas RangersShortstop
2022Jeremy PeñaHouston AstrosShortstop
2021Jorge SolerAtlanta BravesRight fielder, designated hitter
2020Corey SeagerLos Angeles DodgersShortstop
2019Stephen StrasburgWashington NationalsStarting pitcher
2018Steve PearceBoston Red SoxFirst baseman
2017George SpringerHouston AstrosOutfielder
2016Ben ZobristChicago CubsOutfielder
2015Salvador PerezKansas City RoyalsCatcher
2014Madison BumgarnerSan Francisco GiantsStarting pitcher
2013David OrtizBoston Red SoxDesignated hitter
2012Pablo SandovalSan Francisco GiantsThird baseman
2011David FreeseSt. Louis CardinalsThird baseman
2010Edgar RenteriaSan Francisco GiantsShortstop
2009Hideki MatsuiNew York YankeesDesignated hitter
2008Cole HamelsPhiladelphia PhilliesStarting pitcher
2007Mike LowellBoston Red SoxThird baseman
2006David EcksteinSt. Louis CardinalsShortstop
2005Jermaine DyeChicago White SoxOutfielder
2004Manny RamirezBoston Red SoxOutfielder
2003Josh BeckettFlorida MarlinsStarting pitcher
2002Troy GlausAnaheim AngelsThird baseman
2001Curt SchillingArizona DiamondbacksStarting pitcher
2001Randy JohnsonArizona DiamondbacksPitcher
2000Derek JeterNew York YankeesShortstop
1999Mariano RiveraNew York YankeesRelief pitcher
1998Scott BrosiusNew York YankeesThird baseman
1997Livan HernandezFlorida MarlinsStarting pitcher
1996John WettelandNew York YankeesRelief pitcher
1995Tom GlavineAtlanta BravesStarting pitcher
1993Paul MolitorToronto Blue JaysDesignated hitter, first baseman, third baseman
1992Pat BordersToronto Blue JaysCatcher
1991Jack MorrisMinnesota TwinsStarting pitcher
1990Jose RijoCincinnati RedsStarting pitcher
1989Dave StewartOakland AthleticsStarting pitcher
1988Orel HershiserLos Angeles DodgersStarting pitcher
1987Frank ViolaMinnesota TwinsStarting pitcher
1986Ray KnightNew York MetsThird baseman
1985Bret SaberhagenKansas City RoyalsStarting pitcher
1984Alan TrammellDetroit TigersShortstop
1983Rick DempseyBaltimore OriolesCatcher
1982Darrell PorterSt. Louis CardinalsCatcher
1981Steve YeagerLos Angeles DodgersCatcher
1981Ron CeyLos Angeles DodgersOutfielder
1981Pedro GuerreroLos Angeles DodgersThird baseman
1980Mike SchmidtPhiladelphia PhilliesThird baseman
1979Willie StargellPittsburgh PiratesFirst baseman
1978Bucky DentNew York YankeesShortstop
1977Reggie JacksonNew York YankeesOutfielder
1976Johnny BenchCincinnati RedsCatcher
1975Pete RoseCincinnati RedsThird baseman
1974Rollie FingersOakland AthleticsRelief pitcher
1973Reggie JacksonOakland AthleticsOutfielder
1972Gene TenaceOakland AthleticsCatcher
1971Roberto ClementePittsburgh PiratesOutfielder
1970Brooks RobinsonBaltimore OriolesThird baseman
1969Donn ClendenonNew York MetsFirst baseman
1968Mickey LolichDetroit TigersStarting pitcher
1967Bob GibsonSt. Louis CardinalsStarting pitcher
1966Frank RobinsonBaltimore OriolesOutfielder
1965Sandy KoufaxLos Angeles DodgersStarting pitcher
1964Bob GibsonSt. Louis CardinalsStarting pitcher
1963Sandy KoufaxLos Angeles DodgersStarting pitcher
1962Ralph TerryNew York YankeesStarting pitcher
1961Whitey FordNew York YankeesStarting pitcher
1960Bobby RichardsonNew York YankeesStarting pitcher
1959Larry SherryLos Angeles DodgersRelief pitcher
1958Bob TurleyNew York YankeesPitcher
1957Lew BurdetteMilwaukee BravesStarting pitcher
1956Don LarsenNew York YankeesStarting pitcher
1955Johnny PodresBrooklyn DodgersStarting pitcher

FAQs on List of WS MVP Award Winner Year By year

A. Corey Seager, Sandy Koufax, Reggie Jackson and Bobn Gibson has won the WS MVP Award twice in their career.

A. Freddie Freeman was chosen as the 2024 MLB World Series MVP.  

A. A player in MLB can win the WS MVP Award several times in his career.

A. Yes, The World Se­ries MVP not only receive­s the recognition and honor of their title­ but also a trophy. 

A. Bobby Richardson is notable for being the only player from the losing team to win the WS MVP Award.

Related Stories

Ichiro Suzuki enters Hall of Fame in 2025 alongside Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia; Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones fall just short Ichiro Suzuki enters Hall of Fame in 2025 alongside Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia; Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones fall just short
Ichiro Suzuki enters Hall of Fame in 2025 alongside Billy Wagner, CC Sabathia; Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones fall just short 
1d
MLB analyst gives Blue Jays' improvement plan after $92,500,000 Anthony Santander acquisition MLB analyst gives Blue Jays' improvement plan after $92,500,000 Anthony Santander acquisition
MLB analyst gives Blue Jays' improvement plan after $92,500,000 Anthony Santander acquisition
Alex Rodriguez relives his history-making MLB stats under George Bush's tenure Alex Rodriguez relives his history-making MLB stats under George Bush's tenure
Alex Rodriguez relives his history-making MLB stats under George Bush's tenure
Julio Rodriguez and Carlos Santana trade barbs online; Luis Arraez, Willi Castro chimes in Julio Rodriguez and Carlos Santana trade barbs online; Luis Arraez, Willi Castro chimes in
Julio Rodriguez and Carlos Santana trade barbs online; Luis Arraez, Willi Castro chimes in
"51 players are making 50 percent of the money" - Reds HOFer makes feelings clear on the MLB business model "51 players are making 50 percent of the money" - Reds HOFer makes feelings clear on the MLB business model
"51 players are making 50 percent of the money" - Reds HOFer makes feelings clear on the MLB business model
1d
Lance McCullers Jr.'s wife Kara shares adorable glimpse of daughter Isla playing with snow Lance McCullers Jr.'s wife Kara shares adorable glimpse of daughter Isla playing with snow
Lance McCullers Jr.'s wife Kara shares adorable glimpse of daughter Isla playing with snow
1d
Freddie Freeman's wife Chelsea reacts to son Charlie soaking in some baseball fun with friends during off-season Freddie Freeman's wife Chelsea reacts to son Charlie soaking in some baseball fun with friends during off-season
Freddie Freeman's wife Chelsea reacts to son Charlie soaking in some baseball fun with friends during off-season
"I don’t think Blue Jays are totally done just yet" – MLB insider teases more moves after Anthony Santander’s big signing "I don’t think Blue Jays are totally done just yet" – MLB insider teases more moves after Anthony Santander’s big signing
"I don’t think Blue Jays are totally done just yet" – MLB insider teases more moves after Anthony Santander’s big signing
"Who didn't vote Ichiro Suzuki, I need to know" - Fans react as Japanese legend miss out on unanimous Hall of Fame selection "Who didn't vote Ichiro Suzuki, I need to know" - Fans react as Japanese legend miss out on unanimous Hall of Fame selection
"Who didn't vote Ichiro Suzuki, I need to know" - Fans react as Japanese legend miss out on unanimous Hall of Fame selection
1d
WATCH: Jose Canseco's daughter Josie turns heads in chic green dress in latest shoot WATCH: Jose Canseco's daughter Josie turns heads in chic green dress in latest shoot
WATCH: Jose Canseco's daughter Josie turns heads in chic green dress in latest shoot
15h
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications