He was voted the IL's most valuable pitcher in 1957.
His award and many others indeed say the award was given to the most valuable pitcher.
The Yankees bought the idea, and Shirley proved to be one of their most valuable pitchers for a couple of years.
Paul only got most valuable pitcher and that was in 1974.
He also had most valuable pitcher in Denny Stark who went 16-2 with a 2.43 era.
Leiter, the Mets' most valuable pitcher this season, did not need any added motivation today.
He was also named the FSL's most valuable pitcher in 2004.
Valdez, 31, was named the most valuable pitcher in the Dominican winter league this year.
Interestingly, the award originally referred to the most valuable pitcher but was changed to outstanding pitcher.
And he has easily been the Mets most valuable pitcher this season.