The BBWAA selects Willie McCovey as the National Leagueās Most Valuable Player
The BBWAA selects Willie McCovey (.320, 45, 126) as the National Leagueās Most Valuable Player. The Giants first baseman edges Tom Seaver, who posted a 2.21 ERA with 208 strikeouts and a league-leading 25 wins for the World Champion Mets.