Some may say I'm taking the easy route in choosing the player who won the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award to also win the MLBoyfriend World Series Most Valuable Player Award. But, George Springer definitely deserves both titles.
As ESPN pointed out:
Springer was an easy choice for the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award, after hitting .379 (11-for-29) with five home runs and seven RBIs. His eight extra-base hits were the most ever in a World Series, and he is the first player to homer in four straight games within a single World Series...
Springer tied the record for most home runs in a single World Series--only two other players, Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley, have hit five.
All of this is even more impressive considering Springer had been in a slump during the playoffs.
This is a guy who hit .100 without a single extra-base hit in eight postseason games, striking out four times in Game 1 of the World Series, only to come back and hit .478 the final six games. --USA TodaySpringer's performance somewhat mirrors the rise of the Houston Astros--a team that went from losing 111 games just four years ago to the best team in baseball today.
(For more on the reversal of fortune of both the Astros and Springer check out USA Today's unfortunately titled article, Bottoms Up: Astros and MVP George Springer Complete Stunning Rise, Win World Series.
As for winning the MLBoyfriend MVP Award, I would like to point out that I first recognized George Springer's talents in July when he was named my Week 14 MLBoyfriend. It says something about his qualifications that I am willing to overlook his terrible hair cut.
On the other hand, Springer does bring some very nice qualities to the table....
Congratulations, George Springer! You've had an amazing 24 hours. First, you won a World Series Championship ring. Then, you were named the series MVP. Now, the biggest honor of them all... You are the MLBoyfriend World Series Most Valuable Player!
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