1956 Central League Most Valuable Player Award

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The 1956 Central League Most Valuable Player Award went to Yomiuri Giants ace Takehiko Bessho, who led the league with 27 wins while posting a 1.93 ERA. Teammate Wally Yonamine was 2nd after winning the batting title, in his bid to become the first American to win the honor.

Voting Results[edit]

Finish Name Team Position Votes
1 Takehiko Bessho Yomiuri Giants Pitcher 95
2 Wally Yonamine Yomiuri Giants Outfielder 32
3 Tetsuharu Kawakami Yomiuri Giants 1st Baseman 12
4 Andy Miyamoto Yomiuri Giants Outfielder 5


Source: Wally Yonamine: The Man Who Changed Japanese Baseball by Robert Fitts, pg. 210

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