There have been four pitchers to win the MVP award since 1971, all in the American League: 1) 1981 - Rollie Fingers, Milwaukee Brewers
2) 1984 - Willie Hernandez, Detroit Tigers
3) 1986 - Roger Clemens, Boston Red Sox
4) 1992 - Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics
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Pitcher Orel Hershiser was the 1988 NLCS MVP for the Dodgers and 1995 ALCS MVP for the Indians.
Since 1950, there have been 7 starting pitchers to win an American League or National League MVP award: 1986 AL - Roger Clemens 1971 AL - Vida Blue 1968 AL - Denny McLain 1952 AL - Bobby Shantz 1968 NL - Bob Gibson 1963 NL - Sandy Koufax 1956 NL - Don Newcombe
Jack Morris of the Minnesota Twins won the World Series MVP award in 1991.
Mickey Lolich of the Detroit Tigers won the World Series MVP award in 1968.