: the player who contributes the most to his or her team's success
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The decision was likely made to ensure the trade value of the two-time most valuable player wasn’t diminished by another injury.—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 While at Lyons Township, Baker, who graduated in 1985, earned a softball scholarship to Northern Illinois University after she was named most valuable player on the Lions’ softball team.—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 Pasquantino became the face of Team Italy and hit three home runs in a game; Witt made some awe-inspiring defensive plays; and Garcia was named most valuable player of the WBC for Team Venezuela.—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 An argument could be made that Morejón was the Padres’ most valuable player in 2025.—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for most valuable player