Welcome to the offseason, welcome to the All-Star Game. The idea that was born in the 1930s will once again raise the curtain todayTuesday, July 15. It’s just another exhibition game, but it’s full of color
That’s why it’s always interesting to take a look at the players who have won the MVP of the game. Although this is of little use when considering an entry into the Hall of Fame, it is a garland that looks good on a big leaguer’s dress suit
It should be noted that there was not always a Hispanic presence in the event. Venezuelan Alfonso “Chico” Carrasquel was the first to participate in 1951. It was his first of four
History of the name of the trophy and its current form?
The trophy was originally named the Archie Ward Memorial Award, in honor of the creator of the classic. In the 1970s it was renamed the Commissioner’s Trophy, but returned to its original name in 1984, when it became the name of the World Series winner
At the beginning of 2002, Ted Williams died, considered the best left-handed hitter in history. Say no more. Now, this is the name of the award
The physical award was initially a conventional trophy. In the late 1990s, it was transformed into a smaller glass trophy. Now, the winner of the All-Star Game MVP receives a glass bat engraved with their name.
Each player has in his contract how much he earns for each distinction he gets at the time. The players on the winning team share a pot of $640,000. That’s fixed.
There is also a four-wheeled vehicle for the winner. Chevrolet has always been a sponsor of the event and the winner will take home a model of their choice
Who chooses the MVP? And the award winners.
It’s a hybrid. As it is a game for the fans, from the seventh inning onwards, online voting is open, but this only accounts for 20 percent of the total. The other 80 percent comes from members of the BBWAA, as well as members of the TV broadcast staff.
It should be noted that in 1962 two All-Star Games were held in the same year, one in the National League and the other in the American League. That’s why Maury Wills and Leon Wagner share the distinction in the same year. From 1963 onwards, one was awarded per game
- 2024: Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox, American League (OF)
- 2023: Elias Diaz, Colorado Rockies, National League (C)
- 2022: Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees, American League (OF)
- 2021: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays, American League (1B)
- 2019: Shane Bieber, Cleveland Indians, American League (P)
- 2018: Alex Bregman, Houston Astros, American League (3B)
- 2017: Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners, American League (2B)
- 2016: Eric Hosmer, Kansas City Royals, American League (1B)
- 2015: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels, American League (CF)
- 2014: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels, AL (OF)
- 2013: Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees, American League (P)
- 2012: Melky Cabrera, San Francisco Giants, National League (OF)
- 2011: Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers, NL (1B)
- 2010: Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves, NL (C)
- 2009: Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Rays, AL (OF)
- 2008: J.D. Drew, Boston Red Sox, AL (OF)
- 2007: Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners, AL (OF)
- 2006: Michael Young, Texas Rangers, AL (SS)
- 2005: Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles, AL (SS)
- 2004: Alfonso Soriano, Texas Rangers, AL (2B)
- 2003: Garret Anderson, Los Angeles Angels, AL (OF)
- 2001: Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles, AL (3B)
- 2000: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees, AL (SS)
- 1999: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox, AL (SP)
- 1998: Roberto Alomar, Baltimore Orioles, American League (2B)
- 1997: Sandy Alomar Jr., Cleveland Indians, American League (C)
- 1996: Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League (C)
- 1995: Jeff Conine, Florida Marlins, National League (OF)
- 1994: Fred McGriff, Atlanta Braves, National League (1B)
- 1993: Kirby Puckett, Minnesota Twins, American League (OF)
- 1992: Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners, American League (OF)
- 1991: Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles, Alabama (SS)
- 1990: Julio Franco, Texas Rangers, American League (2B)
- 1989: Bo Jackson, Kansas City Royals, Alabama (OF)
- 1988: Terry Steinbach, Oakland Athletics, American League (C)
- 1987: Tim Raines, Montreal Expos, Netherlands (OF)
- 1986: Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox, American League (P)
- 1985: LaMarr Hoyt, San Diego Padres, National League (P)
- 1984: Gary Carter, Montreal Expos, National League (C)
- 1983: Fred Lynn, California Angels, American League (3B)
- 1982: Dave Concepcion, Cincinnati Reds, National League (SS)
- 1981: Gary Carter, Montreal Expos, National League (C)
- 1980: Ken Griffey, Cincinnati Reds, National League (OF)
- 1979: Dave Parker, Pittsburgh Pirates, National League (OF)
- 1978: Steve Garvey, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League (1B)
- 1977: Don Sutton, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League (P)
- 1976: George Foster, Cincinnati Reds, National League (OF)
- 1975: Jon Matlack, Chicago Cubs, National League
- 1975: Bill Madlock, New York Mets, National League (3B)
- 1974: Steve Garvey, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League (1B)
- 1973: Bobby Bonds, San Francisco Giants, National League (OF)
- 1972: Joe Morgan, Cincinnati Reds, National League (2B)
- 1971: Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles, Alabama (OF)
- 1970: Carl Yastrzemski, Boston Red Sox, American League (OF)
- 1969: Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants, National League (1B)
- 1968: Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants, National League (OF)
- 1967: Tony Perez, Cincinnati Reds, National League (3B)
- 1966: Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles, American League (3B)
- 1965: Juan Marichal, San Francisco Giants, National League (P)
- 1964: Johnny Callison, Philadelphia Phillies, National League (OF)
- 1963: Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants, National League (OF)
- 1962: Maury Wills, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League (SS)
- 1962: Leon Wagner, Los Angeles Angels, American League (OF)
There is a unique class, those who have been twice deserving of the banner: they are Gary Carter (1984, 1981), Steve Garvey (1978, 1974), Willie Mays (1968, 1963), Cal Ripken Jr. (2001, 1991), Mike Trout (2015, 2014).
All that remains is to wait for the voice of play ball.
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