Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, was awarded the 2025 World Series MVP trophy following the Dodgers’ victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Toronto, according to multiple reports.
Yamamoto’s performance was described as historic, culminating in an epic relief appearance in the decisive Game 7. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called Yamamoto’s performance “unheard of,” citing a combination of mental fortitude, flawless delivery, and unwavering will. The Dodgers secured their first back-to-back World Series titles in a quarter-century with the 5-4 win.
The 2025 World Series MVP award marks a significant achievement for Yamamoto, following Freddie Freeman’s win for the Dodgers in 2024 and Corey Seager’s win with the Texas Rangers in 2023. The award, renamed in 2017 to honor Willie Mays, has been given annually since 1955 to recognize outstanding performance in the World Series.
Details of Yamamoto’s specific pitching statistics in Game 7 were not immediately available, but reports highlighted the significance of his complete game performance in Game 2 of the series. The Dodgers celebrated their victory with Yamamoto lifting the World Series MVP trophy alongside teammates Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki.
