Belt MVPs, season by season
39 seasons with box scoresEach season's Belt MVP: the player with the most hits across that season's MLB belt games (wins break ties). Every season links to its full leaderboard. Career leaders →
| Season | Belt MVP | H | Games | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drake BaldwinAtlanta Braves | 51 | 44 | 26 |
| 2025 | Jackson ChourioMilwaukee Brewers | 36 | 25 | 18 |
| 2024 | Freddie FreemanLos Angeles Dodgers | 39 | 36 | 23 |
| 2023 | Mookie BettsLos Angeles Dodgers | 49 | 34 | 22 |
| 2022 | Freddie FreemanLos Angeles Dodgers | 36 | 26 | 23 |
| 2021 | Michael BrantleyHouston Astros | 62 | 49 | 32 |
| 2020 | Jeimer CandelarioDetroit Tigers | 29 | 21 | 11 |
| 2019 | Francisco LindorCleveland Indians | 61 | 47 | 29 |
| 2018 | Edwin EncarnaciónCleveland Indians | 38 | 35 | 15 |
| 2017 | Eric ThamesMilwaukee Brewers | 39 | 31 | 18 |
| 2016 | Asdrúbal CabreraNew York Mets | 66 | 53 | 32 |
| 2015 | Adrian BeltréTexas Rangers | 45 | 40 | 24 |
| 2014 | Asdrúbal CabreraWashington Nationals | 41 | 40 | 28 |
| 2013 | Dustin PedroiaBoston Red Sox | 75 | 60 | 38 |
| 2012 | Derek JeterNew York Yankees | 43 | 32 | 18 |
| 2011 | Albert PujolsSt. Louis Cardinals | 49 | 36 | 24 |
| 2010 | Joe MauerMinnesota Twins | 80 | 53 | 36 |
| 2009 | Michael YoungTexas Rangers | 36 | 24 | 15 |
| 2008 | José ReyesNew York Mets | 63 | 46 | 26 |
| 2007 | Ichiro SuzukiSeattle Mariners | 52 | 34 | 20 |
| 2006 | Michael YoungTexas Rangers | 61 | 37 | 21 |
| 2005 | Vernon WellsToronto Blue Jays | 49 | 39 | 21 |
| 2004 | Lance BerkmanHouston Astros | 60 | 46 | 31 |
| 2003 | Ichiro SuzukiSeattle Mariners | 57 | 41 | 26 |
| 2002 | Lance BerkmanHouston Astros | 57 | 47 | 26 |
| 2001 | Jeff KentSan Francisco Giants | 40 | 34 | 21 |
| 2000 | Roberto AlomarCleveland Indians | 75 | 62 | 34 |
| 1999 | Roberto AlomarCleveland Indians | 61 | 46 | 32 |
| 1998 | Damion EasleyDetroit Tigers | 58 | 45 | 22 |
| 1997 | Nomar GarciaparraBoston Red Sox | 58 | 39 | 21 |
| 1996 | Rusty GreerTexas Rangers | 68 | 44 | 25 |
| 1995 | Mo VaughnBoston Red Sox | 82 | 72 | 41 |
| 1994 | Paul O'NeillNew York Yankees | 56 | 35 | 23 |
| 1993 | John KrukPhiladelphia Phillies | 68 | 52 | 32 |
| 1992 | Terry PendletonAtlanta Braves | 65 | 53 | 33 |
| 1991 | Benito SantiagoSan Diego Padres | 51 | 47 | 25 |
| 1990 | Rickey HendersonOakland Athletics | 53 | 49 | 31 |
| 1989 | Tony GwynnSan Diego Padres | 54 | 35 | 22 |
| 1988 | Tony FernándezToronto Blue Jays | 57 | 44 | 24 |
Box scores: MLB's Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com). HA, ER, K are pitching.