Question - WS MVP

dashcol · 10-29-2025, 05:07 PM

Before you ask, yes I did Google it.

I think I know the answer.

Has a WS MVP ever been on the losing team?

The answer is yes, in 1960 Bobby Richardson won the WS MVP even though the Yanks lost to the Pirates that year.

The question is more could it happen again?

More, could Ohtani win the MVP even if the Dodgers lose?

It is clear if the Dodgers win, Ohtani is the MVP, but what if the Jays win?

In game 3 Ohtani reached base 9 times (WS record), and had 2 HRs in the game.

He is also one of 12 pitchers to hit a homer in the World Series, and no one has done it in 50 years.

He is also the only player to ever hit multiple HRs as a pitcher in a WS let alone a single WS game.

Ken Holtsman hit one in 1974, Dave McNally did it in 1965 and 1970, Mickey Lolich in 1968, Bob Gibson in 1967, Jose Santiago also in 1967, Mudxat Grant in 1965, Lew Burdett in 1958, Bucky Water is 1940, Jesse Haines is 1926, Jack Bentley in 1924, Rosy Ryan in 1924, and Jim Bagby in 1920.

So, can he be the next WS loser who wins an MVP?

Not looking for investment, just interesting in the history of it happening.

Thoughts?

Tim · 10-29-2025, 05:10 PM

If the Dodgers win in 6, yamamoto will win it.

fabiani12333 · 10-29-2025, 05:17 PM

WPA has Ohtani leading all players at 0.40, but Alejandro Kirk is right behind him at 0.35 (.357 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI).

eastbayak · 10-29-2025, 05:20 PM

Definitely would be interesting to see if Ohtani wins it (assuming Dodgers win it) given that he lost them a game as a pitcher.

Noles939913 · 10-29-2025, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

If the Dodgers win in 6, yamamoto will win it.

I agree. I wouldn’t count Freeman out yet either. A lot of baseball left.

dashcol · 10-29-2025, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

If the Dodgers win in 6, yamamoto will win it.

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Originally Posted by Noles939913

I agree. I wouldn’t count Freeman out yet either. A lot of baseball left.

This is interesting. I don’t think Yamamoto can beat Ohtani. Maybe he should, but popularity plays into it is well.

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

WPA has Ohtani leading all players at 0.40, but Alejandro Kirk is right behind him at 0.35 (.357 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI).

I don’t buy much into what different betting groups say, but Kirk has been good.

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Definitely would be interesting to see if Ohtani wins it (assuming Dodgers win it) given that he lost them a game as a pitcher.

What if they do t win? Does setting history and records buy into it at all?

Skipscards · 10-29-2025, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashcol

Before you ask, yes I did Google it.

I think I know the answer.

Has a WS MVP ever been on the losing team?

The answer is yes, in 1960 Bobby Richardson won the WS MVP even though the Yanks lost to the Pirates that year.

The question is more could it happen again?

More, could Ohtani win the MVP even if the Dodgers lose?

It is clear if the Dodgers win, Ohtani is the MVP, but what if the Jays win?

In game 3 Ohtani reached base 9 times (WS record), and had 2 HRs in the game.

He is also one of 12 pitchers to hit a homer in the World Series, and no one has done it in 50 years.

He is also the only player to ever hit multiple HRs as a pitcher in a WS let alone a single WS game.

Ken Holtsman hit one in 1974, Dave McNally did it in 1965 and 1970, Mickey Lolich in 1968, Bob Gibson in 1967, Jose Santiago also in 1967, Mudxat Grant in 1965, Lew Burdett in 1958, Bucky Water is 1940, Jesse Haines is 1926, Jack Bentley in 1924, Rosy Ryan in 1924, and Jim Bagby in 1920.

So, can he be the next WS loser who wins an MVP?

Not looking for investment, just interesting in the history of it happening.

Thoughts?

No. That would never happen in the modern game. Too much visibility to get away with it.

Also, minor correction, Ohtani hit zero home runs as a pitcher in the World Series. All of his HRs came as a DH. If he had hit them as a pitcher, he would not have been able to continue batting after he was removed from the mound.

Noles939913 · 10-29-2025, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashcol

This is interesting. I don’t think Yamamoto can beat Ohtani. Maybe he should, but popularity plays into it is well.

I don’t buy much into what different betting groups say, but Kirk has been good.

What if they do t win? Does setting history and records buy into it at all?

If Yamamoto throws another complete game he’s winning…or should.

dashcol · 10-29-2025, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

No. That would never happen in the modern game. Too much visibility to get away with it.

Also, minor correction, Ohtani hit zero home runs as a pitcher in the World Series. All of his HRs came as a DH. If he had hit them as a pitcher, he would not have been able to continue batting after he was removed from the mound.

Thank you for that correction.

I have not been able to watch the games live, so I am obviously combining games.

That does make a huge difference though.

dashcol · 10-29-2025, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Noles939913

If Yamamoto throws another complete game he’s winning…or should.

If he throws a complete game and the Dodgers lose does he win?

here2havefun · 10-29-2025, 06:02 PM

No one on the Dodgers is playing well enough to consider them for MVP if the Dodgers don't win the WS.

I think if Yamamoto pitches another gem in game 6, and Ohtani's bat is meh the rest of the series, AND the Dodgers win the WS, I think Yama gets MVP.

boxbuster7 · 10-29-2025, 06:03 PM

Vlad will win mvp if the blue jays pull off the miracle

don't even think about it

ctau00 · 10-29-2025, 06:19 PM

Ohtani is the hobby darling that most would like to see but at this point it's still a toss up. With the series tied at 2, if any of the aforementioned doesn't add anything substantial while some unmentioned player goes on a two game tear, it can completely sway the outcome.

Everyday role players on star laden squads can come out of nowhere when the expectations are low. How many people remember Jorge Soler just 4 years ago with Atlanta or Steve Pearce in 2018 for Boston.

boxbuster7 · 10-29-2025, 06:23 PM

Take away the 18 inning game and what has ohtani done in this series besides a 2 hr game, almost have a quality start and hit a hr in garbage time?

he wasn't even the mvp of the 18 inning game

Soxrule111 · 10-29-2025, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

Take away the 18 inning game and what has ohtani done in this series besides a 2 hr game, almost have a quality start and hit a hr in garbage time?

he wasn't even the mvp of the 18 inning game

With that logic, if little Hits a walk off for Toronto in Game 7, hes the MVP

Soxrule111 · 10-29-2025, 06:41 PM

IMO ATM=
Ohtani
Yamamota
Freeman

Vlad
Kirk

If Yamamota throws 7+ scoreless and wins he takes the lead if they win in 6.
Ohtani is the Favorite as long as no walk off Game 7 for Dodgers and he doesnt go 1-8 the next 2 games.

Freeman wins if he gets another Game winning hit and Dodgers lock it up that game.

Vlad I think is the only Jay I really think has a shot. Maybe if Barger hits another walk off.

But there's way to much still at play to feel confident in any player. Imo

anusinha · 10-29-2025, 06:43 PM

Aside from Ohtani and Yamamoto, the Dodgers totally suck. BJs are going to win this thing

Tim · 10-29-2025, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxbuster7

Take away the 18 inning game and what has ohtani done in this series besides a 2 hr game, almost have a quality start and hit a hr in garbage time?

he wasn't even the mvp of the 18 inning game

Is this satire? For your sake, let's hope so.

dashcol · 10-29-2025, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ctau00

Ohtani is the hobby darling that most would like to see but at this point it's still a toss up. With the series tied at 2, if any of the aforementioned doesn't add anything substantial while some unmentioned player goes on a two game tear, it can completely sway the outcome.

Everyday role players on star laden squads can come out of nowhere when the expectations are low. How many people remember Jorge Soler just 4 years ago with Atlanta or Steve Pearce in 2018 for Boston.

Good good points.

I know I never think twice about Soler.

PuddleMonkey · 10-29-2025, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dashcol

The answer is yes, in 1960 Bobby Richardson won the WS MVP even though the Yanks lost to the Pirates that year.

Figures. What a great series though, all those runs for nuttin'!

GAME 1
Yankees - 4
Pirates - 6

GAME 2
Yankees - 16
Pirates - 3

GAME 3
Pirates - 0
Yankees - 10

GAME 4
Pirates - 3
Yankees - 2

GAME 5
Pirates - 5
Yankees - 2

GAME 6
Yankees - 12
Pirates - 0

GAME 7
Yankees - 9
Pirates - 10

ThatGuyPal · 10-29-2025, 07:33 PM

People were soooooo sure of the Dodgers before the series now you have threads like this LOL

Nah Vlad getting it if they lose

ThoseBackPages · 10-29-2025, 07:43 PM

yea the dodgers look washed.

FatBoy will get the MVP if Toronto wins

PuddleMonkey · 10-29-2025, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

FatBoy will get the MVP if Toronto wins

And his card prices will continue to be flat.

ThoseBackPages · 10-29-2025, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

And his card prices will continue to be flat.

i think there will be a short bump and then back to being mid.

Like Father, Like Son in this case.

hammertime · 10-29-2025, 07:55 PM

I have a hard time believing a player on a losing team will ever win MVP again unless it's an absolutely otherworldly performance.

10-29-2025, 05:07 PM	#1
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,723	Question - WS MVP Before you ask, yes I did Google it. I think I know the answer. Has a WS MVP ever been on the losing team? The answer is yes, in 1960 Bobby Richardson won the WS MVP even though the Yanks lost to the Pirates that year. The question is more could it happen again? More, could Ohtani win the MVP even if the Dodgers lose? It is clear if the Dodgers win, Ohtani is the MVP, but what if the Jays win? In game 3 Ohtani reached base 9 times (WS record), and had 2 HRs in the game. He is also one of 12 pitchers to hit a homer in the World Series, and no one has done it in 50 years. He is also the only player to ever hit multiple HRs as a pitcher in a WS let alone a single WS game. Ken Holtsman hit one in 1974, Dave McNally did it in 1965 and 1970, Mickey Lolich in 1968, Bob Gibson in 1967, Jose Santiago also in 1967, Mudxat Grant in 1965, Lew Burdett in 1958, Bucky Water is 1940, Jesse Haines is 1926, Jack Bentley in 1924, Rosy Ryan in 1924, and Jim Bagby in 1920. So, can he be the next WS loser who wins an MVP? Not looking for investment, just interesting in the history of it happening. Thoughts? __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

10-29-2025, 06:02 PM	#11
here2havefun Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 1,247 venezuelan_league_stickers	No one on the Dodgers is playing well enough to consider them for MVP if the Dodgers don't win the WS. I think if Yamamoto pitches another gem in game 6, and Ohtani's bat is meh the rest of the series, AND the Dodgers win the WS, I think Yama gets MVP. __________________ IG: venezuelan_league_stickers

10-29-2025, 06:03 PM	#12
boxbuster7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12,594 boxbuster777	Vlad will win mvp if the blue jays pull off the miracle don't even think about it __________________ Psa 9 > psa 10

10-29-2025, 06:23 PM	#14
boxbuster7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12,594 boxbuster777	Take away the 18 inning game and what has ohtani done in this series besides a 2 hr game, almost have a quality start and hit a hr in garbage time? he wasn't even the mvp of the 18 inning game __________________ Psa 9 > psa 10

10-29-2025, 06:41 PM	#16
Soxrule111 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DeKalb Posts: 14,720 Soxrule111	IMO ATM= Ohtani Yamamota Freeman Vlad Kirk If Yamamota throws 7+ scoreless and wins he takes the lead if they win in 6. Ohtani is the Favorite as long as no walk off Game 7 for Dodgers and he doesnt go 1-8 the next 2 games. Freeman wins if he gets another Game winning hit and Dodgers lock it up that game. Vlad I think is the only Jay I really think has a shot. Maybe if Barger hits another walk off. But there's way to much still at play to feel confident in any player. Imo __________________ Texans Future Super Bowl Champions Check my COMC Port, Selling my Collection in 2025. Making Progress, down to about 1,660 Cards but 10% off right now and lowering cards all week through the sale

10-29-2025, 05:10 PM	#2
Tim Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,783	If the Dodgers win in 6, yamamoto will win it.

10-29-2025, 05:17 PM	#3
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12,104	WPA has Ohtani leading all players at 0.40, but Alejandro Kirk is right behind him at 0.35 (.357 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI).

10-29-2025, 05:20 PM	#4
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 16,283 eastbayak	Definitely would be interesting to see if Ohtani wins it (assuming Dodgers win it) given that he lost them a game as a pitcher.

10-29-2025, 06:19 PM	#13
ctau00 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,005	Ohtani is the hobby darling that most would like to see but at this point it's still a toss up. With the series tied at 2, if any of the aforementioned doesn't add anything substantial while some unmentioned player goes on a two game tear, it can completely sway the outcome. Everyday role players on star laden squads can come out of nowhere when the expectations are low. How many people remember Jorge Soler just 4 years ago with Atlanta or Steve Pearce in 2018 for Boston.

10-29-2025, 06:43 PM	#17
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,669	Aside from Ohtani and Yamamoto, the Dodgers totally suck. BJs are going to win this thing

10-29-2025, 07:33 PM	#21
ThatGuyPal Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 4,125	People were soooooo sure of the Dodgers before the series now you have threads like this LOL Nah Vlad getting it if they lose

10-29-2025, 07:43 PM	#22
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,187 ThoseBackPages	yea the dodgers look washed. FatBoy will get the MVP if Toronto wins __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

10-29-2025, 07:55 PM	#25
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,862	I have a hard time believing a player on a losing team will ever win MVP again unless it's an absolutely otherworldly performance. __________________ Collecting foci: E98 master set, HOF rookie autos, Reds HOF autos, All-time top southpaws (Plank, Waddell, Grove, Hubbell, Spahn, Ford, Koufax, Carlton, Johnson, Kershaw), Ohtani