First basemen , with 18 winners , have won the most among infielders and all positions , followed by third baseman and shortstops ( 7 ) and second basemen ( 4 ) . Three catchers also won the award . Sixteen outfielders have won the MVP award . A total of eight pitchers have won the MVP Award . The last pitcher to win was Jack Smith in 1962 . In 1969 , the American Association established a Most Valuable Pitcher Award
Most Valuable Pitcher Award
American Association (20th century) Most Valuable Pitcher Award
American Association (20th century) Most Valuable Player Award