Dodgers Shortstop Wins MVP as Team Heads to World Series: ‘God Is Just So Good’

Published: October 24, 2024

Dodgers Shortstop Wins MVP as Team Heads to World Series: ‘God Is Just So Good’

By Movieguide® Contributor

It’s official. The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off in the World Series on Friday, and the Dodgers have shortstop Tommy Edman to thank for their spot.

After the Dodgers’ game against the New York Mets on Sunday, Edman earned the title of NLCS MVP.

He “delivered yet again with two hits and a team-high four RBIs. He doubled in the bottom of the first to bring in L.A.’s first two runs, and he homered in the bottom of the third to bring in the next two. His 11 RBIs against the Mets tied the Dodgers franchise record for most RBIs in a NLCS,” Sports Spectrum Dodgers-world-series/">reported. The Dodgers dominated the Mets, 10-5.

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After the game which advanced them to the World Series, Edman was presented with the MVP trophy. During his acceptance interview, he gave all the glory to God.

“God is just so good,” the shortstop said. “After the way the season started, to end up in this situation today is crazy. I’ve got an amazing team. They just welcomed me with open arms and I can’t wait to keep it going.”

Edman often speaks about his faith, sharing part of his testimony in Sports Spectrum’s “I Once Was” series.

The baseball star describes himself on his Instagram bio as a “Servant of Jesus,” and during an appearance on Sports Spectrum’s podcast, he explained what it means to put your identity in the Lord.

“Having your identity in your faith and in who you are and with Jesus is way more important than your success on the baseball field,” the MVP said on the podcast. “…What it really means to be all in for Jesus is it’s something that can transform you.

“I think the more I spend time with Jesus and abide in Jesus, hopefully the more I become like Him,” he added, “and the more natural it becomes.”