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PG Top 10: World Series MVPs

Blake Dowson

Photo: Madison Bumgarner (Perfect Game)

Stephen Strasburg went 2-0 with a 2.51 ERA in his two starts in the World Series, on his way to being named the Most Valuable Player of the Fall Classic. In doing so, Strasburg became the first-ever No. 1 overall draft pick to be named World Series MVP.

Below is a top-10 list of highest drafted World Series MVPs, with Strasburg of course topping the list.

Rk.	Player	MVP	Team	Pick	Draft Team	Draft Year
1	Stephen Strasburg	2019	Nationals	1st overall	Nationals	2009
2	Reggie Jackson	1973, 1977	Athletics, Yankees	2nd overall	Athletics	1966
2	Josh Beckett	2003	Marlins	2nd overall	Marlins	1999
4	Paul Molitor	1993	Blue Jays	3rd overall	Brewers	1977
4	Troy Glaus	2002	Angels	3rd overall	Angels	1997
6	Darrell Porter	1982	Cardinals	4th overall	Brewers	1970
7	Bucky Dent	1978	Yankees	6th overall	White Sox	1970
7	Derek Jeter	2000	Yankees	6th overall	Yankees	1992
9	Madison Bumgarner	2014	Giants	10th overall	Giants	2007
10	George Springer	2017	Astros	11th overall	Astros	2011

The Major League Baseball draft started in 1965, which is why Reggie Jackson is the oldest name on the list.

Looking at the list, it would appear teams have started to get better at evaluating young talent, as six of the 10 players on this list have won their World Series MVP since the year 2000. The No. 11 and No. 12 players on this list – Manny Ramirez (13th overall pick in 1991, World Series MVP in 2004) and Cole Hamels (17th overall pick in 2002, World Series MVP in 2008) – would both fall under that category as well.

Strasburg made an appearance at the World Championships in Jupiter in 2005, which you can see highlights of below.

What a postseason performance from Stephen Strasburg becoming the first pitcher in postseason history to go 5-0! Watch this FB/CB combo at a 2005 October appearance in Jupiter at the WWBA World Championship!

Who is ready for game 7 tonight?!?! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/lFFTph2LIC

— Perfect Game USA (@PerfectGameUSA) October 30, 2019

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