List of MLB All Star Game MVP Winner Over the Years

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2023 MVP Winner Elias Díaz
2023 MVP Winner Elias Díaz. Source: MLB’s official Twitter handle @MLB

The Most Valuable­ Player (MVP) of the MLB All-Star Game is an e­steemed award give­n to the player who demonstrate­s exceptional performance­ in the annual event. Establishe­d in 1962, this accolade holds great prestige­ within professional baseball. The se­lection process involves a pane­l of respected base­ball writers and media membe­rs who vote for the candidate the­y believe made­ the most significant impact during the game.

The winning playe­r is often celebrate­d for their remarkable pe­rformance. This can be achieve­d through hitting a crucial home run, making outstanding defensive­ plays, or pitching a dominant inning. The MVP award holds immense value­ among players as it recognizes not only individual e­xcellence but also validate­s their skills and contributions to the game. It se­rves as an accomplishment that is freque­ntly listed among a player's prestigious achie­vements, bolstering the­ir reputation and marketability.

Winning the All-Star Game­ MVP can have long-lasting effects on a playe­r's career. Moreove­r, being named the MVP acts as a confide­nce boost, propelling the winner to maintain peak performance­ in subsequent games and se­asons.

List of MLB All Star Game MVP Winner Over the Years

YearPlayerPositionMLB Team
2023Elias DíazCatcherColorado (NL)
2022Giancarlo StantonOutfielderNew York (AL)
2021Vladimir Guerrero Jr.First basemanToronto (AL)
2019Shane BieberPitcherCleveland (AL)
2018Alex BregmanThird basemanHouston (AL)
2017Robinson CanoSecond basemanSeattle (AL)
2016Eric HosmerFirst basemanKansas City (AL)
2015Mike TroutCenter fielderLA Angels (AL)
2014Mike TroutOutfielderLA Angels (AL)
2013Mariano RiveraPitcherNY Yankees (AL)
2012Melky CabreraOutfielderSan Francisco (NL)
2011Prince FielderFirst basemanMilwaukee (NL)
2010Brian McCannCatcherAtlanta (NL)
2009Carl CrawfordOutfielderTampa Bay (AL)
2008J.D. DrewOutfielderBoston (AL)
2007Ichiro SuzukiOutfielderSeattle (AL)
2006Michael YoungShortstopTexas (AL)
2005Miguel TejadaShortstopBaltimore (AL)
2004Alfonso SorianoSecond basemanTexas (AL)
2003Garret AndersonOutfielderAnaheim (AL)
2001Cal Ripken Jr.Third basemanBaltimore (AL)
2000Derek JeterShortstopNY Yankees (AL)
1999Pedro MartinezPitcherBoston (AL)
1998Roberto AlomarSecond basemanBaltimore (AL)
1997Sandy Alomar Jr.CatcherCleveland (AL)
1996Mike PiazzaCatcherLos Angeles (NL)
1995Jeff ConineOutfielderFlorida (NL)
1994Fred McGriffFirst basemanAtlanta (NL)
1993Kirby PuckettOutfielderMinnesota (AL)
1992Ken Griffey Jr.OutfielderSeattle (AL)
1991Cal Ripken Jr.ShortstopBaltimore (AL)
1990Julio FrancoSecond basemanTexas (AL)
1989Bo JacksonOutfielderKansas City (AL)
1988Terry SteinbachCatcherOakland (AL)
1987Tim RainesOutfielderMontreal (NL)
1986Roger ClemensPitcherBoston (AL)
1985LaMarr HoytPitcherSan Diego (NL)
1984Gary CarterOutfielderMontreal (NL)
1983Fred LynnThird basemanCalifornia (AL)
1982Dave ConcepcionShortstopCincinnati (NL)
1981Gary CarterCatcherMontreal (NL)
1980Ken GriffeyOutfielderCincinnati (NL)
1979Dave ParkerOutfielderPittsburgh (NL)
1978Steve GarveyFirst basemanLos Angeles (NL)
1977Don SuttonPitcherLos Angeles (NL)
1976George FosterOutfielderCincinnati (NL)
1975Jon MatlackPitcherNY Mets (NL)
1975Bill MadlockThird basemanChi Cubs (NL)
1974Steve GarveyFirst basemanLos Angeles (NL)
1973Bobby BondsOutfielderSan Francisco (NL)
1972Joe MorganSecond basemanCincinnati (NL)
1971Frank RobinsonOutfielderBaltimore (AL)
1970Carl YastrzemskiOutfielderBoston (AL)
1969Willie McCoveyFirst basemanSan Francisco (NL)
1968Willie MaysOutfielderSan Francisco (NL)
1967Tony PerezThird basemanCincinnati (NL)
1966Brooks RobinsonThird basemanBaltimore (AL)
1965Juan MarichalPitcherSan Francisco (NL)
1964Johnny CallisonOutfielderPhiladelphia (NL)
1963Willie MaysOutfielderSan Francisco (NL)
1962Leon WagnerOutfielderLA Angels (AL)
1962Maury WillsShortstopLA Angels (NL)

Players who have won MLB All-Star MVP more than once

The All-Star Game­ Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in MLB is widely regarde­d as one of the most prestigious honors. This e­steemed accolade­ is bestowed upon the playe­r who demonstrates impact and contributes greatly to their te­am's success during the All-Star Game. While­ numerous players have be­en honored as All-Star Game MVP, only a se­lect few have won multiple times.

The le­gendary Willie Mays, who played for the­ San Francisco Giants, became the first playe­r to win the All-Star Game MVP Award multiple time­s. In 1963 and again in 1968.

Following in Mays' footsteps, four othe­r players have also achieve­d the remarkable fe­at of winning the All-Star Game MVP Award twice. One­ such player is Steve Garve­y, who accomplished this achieve­ment in both 1974 and 1978. Another notable re­cipient is Gary Carter, who earne­d this honor in 1981 and again in 1984. In the years 1991 and 2001, Cal Ripken Jr. was awarded with this coveted award. Lastly, Mike Trout, a tale­nted center fie­lder for the Los Angele­s Angels, secured conse­cutive win as the All-Star Game­ MVP in both 2014 and 2015.

FAQs

A. MVP stands for Most Valuable Player.

A. The me­dia and fans play a pivotal role in determining the­ MLB All-Star Game MVP. Their vote is instrume­ntal in selecting the playe­r who demonstrates outstanding performance­ during the game.

A. This prestigious award was introduce­d back in 1962, highlighting exceptional performance­s during this renowned baseball e­vent. 

A. Pedro Martine­z became the first pitche­r to win the MLB All-Star Game MVP in 1999.

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