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All-Star Game 2015: Complete List of Past MVP Winners

By Connor Muldowney

Jul 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; American League outfielder Mike Trout (27) of the Los Angeles Angels holds up the MVP trophy after the 2014 MLB All Star Game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 15, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; American League outfielder Mike Trout (27) of the Los Angeles Angels holds up the MVP trophy after the 2014 MLB All Star Game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2015 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place tonight, so who are the past MVPs who have shaped the way the contest is played today?

With the 2015 MLB All-Star Game approaching on Tuesday night, there are many superstars who will take the mound or step up to the plate in Cincinnati and could be in line for the Midsummer Classic’s MVP Award.

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Since introducing the MVP award to the game in 1962, there have been many big names who have won the MVP of the All-Star Game in the past and many of the names on this list comprise a who’s who of baseball royalty. However only four of players have won the award multiple times, with Cal Ripken Jr. (1991, 2001), Gary Carter (1981, 1984), Steve Garvey (1974, 1978), and Willie Mays (1963, 1968) claiming two awards each.

Can Mike Trout add his name to the list again in 2015 or will another player step up and take the award for the first time?

Let’s take a look at the MVPs of the All-Star Game since 1962. Many of the names on this list are Hall of Famers. Could this year’s winner be a future inductee?

  • 2015: TBD
  • 2014: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (AL)
  • 2013: Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees (AL)
  • 2012: Melky Cabrera, San Francisco Giants (NL)
  • 2011: Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers (NL)
  • 2010: Brian McCann, Atlanta Braves (NL)
  • 2009: Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Rays (AL)
  • 2008: J.D. Drew, Boston Red Sox (AL)
  • 2007: Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners (AL)
  • 2006: Michael Young, Texas Rangers (AL)
  • 2005: Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles (AL)
  • 2004: Alfonso Soriano, Texas Rangers (AL)
  • 2003: Garret Anderson, Anaheim Angels (AL)
  • 2002: None
  • 2001: Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles (AL)
  • 2000: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees (AL)
  • 1999: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox (AL)
  • 1998: Roberto Alomar, Baltimore Orioles (AL)
  • 1997: Sandy Alomar Jr., Cleveland Indians (AL)
  • 1996: Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers (NL)
  • 1995: Jeff Conine, Florida Marlins (NL)
  • 1994: Fred McGriff, Atlanta Braves (NL)
  • 1993: Kirby Puckett, Minnesota Twins (AL)
  • 1992: Ken Griffey Jr., Seattle Mariners (AL)
  • 1991: Cal Ripken Jr., Baltimore Orioles (AL)
  • 1990: Julio Franco, Texas Rangers (AL)
  • 1989: Bo Jackson, Kansas City Royals (AL)
  • 1988: Terry Steinbach, Oakland Athletics (AL)
  • 1987: Tim Raines, Montreal Expos (NL)
  • 1986: Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox (AL)
  • 1985: Lamarr Hoyt, San Diego Padres (NL)
  • 1984: Gary Carter, Montreal Expos (NL)
  • 1983: Fred Lynn, California Angels (AL)
  • 1982: Dave Concepcion, Cincinnati Reds (NL)
  • 1981: Gary Carter, Montreal Expos (NL)
  • 1980: Ken Griffey Sr., Cincinnati Reds (NL)
  • 1979: Dave Parker, Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)
  • 1978: Steve Garvey, Los Angeles (NL)
  • 1977: Don Sutton, Los Angeles (NL)
  • 1976: George Foster, Cincinnati Reds (NL)
  • 1975: Bill Madlock, Chicago Cubs (NL) & Jon Matlack, N.Y. Mets (NL)
  • 1974: Steve Garvey, Los Angeles (NL)
  • 1973: Bobby Bonds, San Francisco Giants (NL)
  • 1972: Joe Morgan, Cincinnati Reds (NL)
  • 1971: Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles (AL)
  • 1970: Carl Yastrzemski, Boston Red Sox (AL)
  • 1969: Willie McCovey, San Francisco Giants (NL)
  • 1968: Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants (NL)
  • 1967: Tony Perez, Cincinnati Reds (NL)
  • 1966: Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles (AL)
  • 1965: Juan Marichal, San Francisco Giants (NL)
  • 1964: Johnny Callison, Philadelphia Phillies (NL)
  • 1963: Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants (NL)
  • 1962: Maury Wills, Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) & Leon Wagner, Los Angeles Angels (AL)

It will be interesting to see if Mike Trout can repeat as the MVP or if a new young star could join the illustrious list that includes guys like Willie Mays, Cal Ripken Jr., Ken Griffey Jr., Carl Yastrzemski and Derek Jeter.

Be sure to tune in on Tuesday evening for the main event.

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