most valuable player

noun

: the player who contributes the most to his or her team's success

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All-Star most valuable player Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher Sánchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies. Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 McTavish was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 27 June 2026 But the championship series most valuable player indicated that visit is no slam dunk. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026 When Alkins transferred to a high school in North Carolina, Alvarado became the main option as a junior, winning the CHSAA’s most valuable player award. Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for most valuable player

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“Most valuable player.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20valuable%20player. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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