Has a Canadian Ever Won the World Series MVP?

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates with the MVP trophy after their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in New York.
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  • No Canadian-born players have won World Series MVP.
  • Freddie Freeman is the only Canadian-American to win the award.
  • Freeman won World Series MVP in 2024.

The World Series MVP was first awarded in 1955. While often won by players who were among the MLB betting favourites for AL or NL MVP, various lesser-known players have also picked up the trophy, including Steve Pearce, Mike Lowell, and Scott Brosius. 

Has a Canadian Ever Won the World Series MVP?

A Canadian-born player has never won a World Series MVP. Freddie Freeman, however, became the first Canadian-American to win World Series MVP in 2024. 

Freeman, who was born in California, has dual citizenship due to both of his parents being Canadian. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman opted to represent Canada in the World Baseball Classic to honour his mother, who passed away when he was 10 years old.

How Many World Series MVPs Does Freddie Freeman Have?

Freeman has one World Series MVP. He won his lone World Series MVP in 2024 after posting a .300 batting average, four home runs, and 12 RBIs in the Dodgers’ Fall Classic triumph over the New York Yankees.

The first baseman was a candidate for the award in 2021, too. He posted a .996 OPS in the Atlanta Braves’ 4-2 series win over the Houston Astros, but was pipped to MVP by teammate Jorge Soler. 

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