Mike Schmidt wins his second consecutive NL MVP

Mike Schmidt

On November 18, 1981 — Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt wins his second consecutive National League MVP Award, joining Ernie Banks (Cubs, 1958-59) and Joe Morgan (Reds, 1975-76) as the only NL players to take the award back-to-back. In the strike-shortened season, Schmidt hit .316 and led the league in home runs (31), RBI (91), runs (78), walks (73), on-base percentage (.435) and slugging percentage (.644).

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