Even though both leagues championship series are still up for grabs, paddy power is already offering odds for the world series mvp. Ben zobrist was named world series mvp after playing hero for the cubs in the 10th inning of an 87 win early thursday over the indians in game 7. For sale is a kris bryant autographed 2016 world series major league baseball. Ben zobrist has been named most valuable player of the 2016 world series while helping the chicago cubs secure their first title since 1908 the outfielder had the. The world series mvp award up to 2017 was a trophy that was similar to the. Mike trout, kris bryant win 2016 al, nl mvp awards. Game 7 provides excruciating final test by the time zobrist went to the dugout to fetch his glove and ran back out to. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the college world series championship game. Select one mvp cy young rookie of the year manager of the year gold glove silver slugger. Red sox journeyman steve pearce was named mvp of the 2018 world series. After all, the cubs have been listed as the overwhelming favorite to win the 2016 world series since the 2015 world series concluded. It was originally given by the editors of sport magazine, but is now decided by the opinions of a combination of fan voting, media members and major league baseball officials. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey.
To voice who you think should be the 2016 mlb world series mvp presented by chevrolet, select one 1 player beginning on or around the start of the sixth 6th inning of a possible 2016 mlb world. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Early thursday morning, the chicago cubs defeated the cleveland indians in game 7 of the 2016 world series. View chicago cubs ben zobrist celebrates with his mvp trophy after game 7 of the major league baseball world series against the cleveland indians, nov. World series mvp files for legal separation from wife. Ben zobrist wins mvp of world series 2016 takes home. The chicago cubs and cleveland indians kick off the fall classic on tuesday night. Ben zobrist was completely unstoppable for the chicago cubs and was named baseballs most valuable player of the 2016 world series. Ben zobrist of the cubs has been named mvp of the 2016 world series.
The 2016 world series most valuable player ben zobrist was presented with a 2017. Ben zobrist named mvp of 2016 world series sporting news. Most of the names towards the top of the list come from the cubs and indians, the two teams currently favored to. Ben zobrist has been named most valuable player of the 2016 world series while helping the chicago cubs secure their first title since 1908.
Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. The 2016 chicago cubs were not the first team in franchise history to win a world series. The world series is the annual championship series of major league baseball mlb in north america, contested since 1903 between the american league al champion team and the national league nl champion team. The baseball world series mvp is awarded to the player who contributes most to his teams success during the world series championships. Divisions, postseason, world series, awards who will the 10 major league baseball playoff teams be this season. Afterward, left fielder ben zobrist was named the series mvp zobrist had a. Ben zobrist 2016 world series mvp highlights youtube. This historic official film from major league baseball presents the exciting story of the chicago cubs 2016 world series championship run through comprehensive highlights, exclusive access and interviews, and breathtaking footage. About the 2016 mlb world series mvp vote presented by chevrolet. By the time the final out of the 2016 world series is made. After a short rain delay, the cubs scored two runs in the top of the 10th against bryan shaw.
Bryant, 24, led the cubs to the nl central crown and later to their first world series title in 108 years. Comment down below who your favorite cubs player is. Stephen strasburg is world series mvp for champion. Nationals win first world series title, stun astros, 62. This ended the game and the world series, with the cubs winning the series and ending their 108year world series championship drought. Here are six candidates for the 2016 world series mvp. Kris bryant signed 2016 world series major league baseball. Click on the v for any complete voting results, if available click on the s for the series summary. Ben zobrist wins 2016 world series mvp award bleacher. Heres the list of men who have won the world series mvp since the award was first given in 1955. Select one mvp cy young rookie of the year manager of the year gold glove silver slugger alcs mvp nlcs mvp world series mvp hank aaron award roberto clemente award relief man award allstar game. Cubs leftfielder ben zobrist was named most valuable player of the world series on wednesday after delivering the goahead run in the 10th inning of chicagos deciding 8. The outfielder had the gamewinning rbi double in the 10th inning of the dramatic game 7 victory over the cleveland indians. The winner of the world series championship is determined through a bestofseven playoff, and the winning team is awarded the commissioners trophy.
This item has been authenticated in the presence by a mlb representative. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. The 24yearolds mvp win also puts him in exclusive territory as the fourth player in mlb history to take home the honor one year after being named the rookie of. Mlb awards world series mvp major league baseball espn. Hes been near and dear to my heart, a champagnesoaked rizzo said after receiving that news. The 35yearold, who grew up a red sox fan and was selected by the. The world series mvp award up to 2017 was a trophy that was similar to the commissioners trophy, albeit scaled down and with a single large goldplated flag after being renamed to willie mays world series mvp award for the 2018 edition and onward, the trophy is a wooden pedestal topped by a bronze sculpture of willie mays making the iconic catch in the 1954 world series. The award is similar to major league baseballs world series most valuable player award.
Upon receiving a world series mvp trophy that conceivably could have gone to kris bryant or jake arrieta or any number of deserving candidates, zobrist made his way back to the field, where he and wife julianna soaked in the adulation. Chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 are you a stathead. College world series most outstanding player wikipedia. And for his efforts on wednesday night and throughout the series, ben zobrist was named world series mvp. Maddon, who has known zobrist since 2006 with the rays, called his work ethic incredible to watch. Nationals sp stephen strasburg dominated the astros twice in houston during the world series, winning the world series mvp. The chicago cubs or cleveland indians will finally end a. Stephen strasburg is world series mvp for champion nationals, proving mike rizzo right in 2012.
Game 7 picture the 2016 world series in pictures abc news. Click on the individual for statistics and accomplishments. George springer wins mlb playoffs biggest individual reward new, 2 comments houstons center fielder hit five home runs in the fall classic. Two of the last four world series mvps have also won the lcs mvp award, so an escobar win could be likely. With one more comeback win, at the end of a comeback season for the ages, the nationals were world series champions. Stephen strasburg wins the 2019 world series mvp trophy. World series mvp gets 50th anniversary camaro and chicago. Ben zobrist becomes first cub to win world series mvp. The college world series most outstanding player is an award for the best individual performance during the college world series in omaha, nebraska. With vince vaughn, kris bryant, anthony rizzo, ben zobrist. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. World series mvp ben zobrist drove in the goahead run with an oppositefield double, and the cubs. Congrats to the chicago cubs for the big win and bravo to ben.