The most recent World Series MVP was Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the award for the 2025 World Series.

Quick Scoop

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pitcher for the Dodgers, earned World Series MVP honors after a dominant 2025 Fall Classic.
  • He became the second Japanese‑born player ever to win the World Series MVP, joining Hideki Matsui (2009 Yankees).
  • In the 2025 Series, Yamamoto went 3–0 with stellar run prevention across his starts and relief work, anchoring the Dodgers’ championship run.

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