MVP

[gfantasy]

Can a pitcher win the award? Johan is the most valuable to his team. Where would the Twins be without him?

[Pogotheostrich]

Yes.
That is debatable.
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[gfantasy]

Who is the last pitcher to win the MVP award?

[Big Pimpin]

Who is the last pitcher to win the MVP award?

Eck won it in 1992. Along with the Cy Young.

Before him, Willie Hernandez won it in 1984. Before him, Rollie Fingers in 1981. And before him, Vida Blue in 1971.

Baseball-reference.com is your friend.

[gfantasy]

Who is the last pitcher to win the MVP award?

Eck won it in 1992. Along with the Cy Young.

Before him, Willie Hernandez won it in 1984. Before him, Rollie Fingers in 1981. And before him, Vida Blue in 1971.

Baseball-reference.com is your friend.

Wow. Thanks! I definitely think that Johan should be given consideration.

[BronXBombers51]

Yes he can win it. I'm not a fan of giving it to pitchers though. They don't have the same day-in and day-out impact that everyday players do. They only have an effect in 1 out of every 5 games.

[thedude]

Who is the last pitcher to win the MVP award?

Eck won it in 1992. Along with the Cy Young.

Before him, Willie Hernandez won it in 1984. Before him, Rollie Fingers in 1981. And before him, Vida Blue in 1971.

Baseball-reference.com is your friend.

Roger Clemens was the last AL starter to win the MVP. in 1986.

[Big Pimpin]

Yes he can win it. I'm not a fan of giving it to pitchers though. They don't have the same day-in and day-out impact that everyday players do. They only have an effect in 1 out of every 5 games.

I understand that point, but I'd also argue that pitchers have a much more profound impact on that one game than a hitter does in the same game. Now is it five times as much? I don't know. Don't nobody know.

[Big Pimpin]

Who is the last pitcher to win the MVP award?

Eck won it in 1992. Along with the Cy Young.

Before him, Willie Hernandez won it in 1984. Before him, Rollie Fingers in 1981. And before him, Vida Blue in 1971.

Baseball-reference.com is your friend.

Roger Clemens was the last AL starter to win the MVP. in 1986.

You're right. Totally missed that one, and wasn't thinking about him... Got scroll happy apparently.

[BronXBombers51]

Yes he can win it. I'm not a fan of giving it to pitchers though. They don't have the same day-in and day-out impact that everyday players do. They only have an effect in 1 out of every 5 games.

I understand that point, but I'd also argue that pitchers have a much more profound impact on that one game than a hitter does in the same game. Now is it five times as much? I don't know. Don't nobody know.

Point taken, but I just think that hitters have a much more profound impact on the regular season.

In the playoffs, it's a different story. Every single game is so crucial in the playoffs, that an ace can turn around or even win a series for you. In the regular season though, when things aren't as crucial, the offensive players have a much bigger impact on the team in my opinion.