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Madison Bumgarner

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Madison Bumgarner is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent most of his career with the San Francisco Giants. He helped the Giants win the World Series in 2010, 2012, and 2014, and he was named the 2014 World Series Most Valuable Player. Bumgarner was also a productive hitter for a pitcher, especially during the period when National League clubs used pitchers in the batting order, and he threw a complete-game shutout in the 2014 National League Wild Card Game.

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Which World Series titles did Madison Bumgarner win?

Bumgarner won three World Series with the San Francisco Giants in 2010, 2012, and 2014. He was the only pitcher to win all three titles as a major part of that Giants run.

Why was Madison Bumgarner named 2014 World Series MVP?

He allowed only one earned run in 21 innings against the Kansas City Royals. He also closed out Game 7, helping San Francisco win the series 4-3.

What made Madison Bumgarner's 2014 postseason especially unusual for a starting pitcher?

He worked as both a starter and a reliever during the 2014 World Series. His Game 7 relief appearance came after he had already pitched two earlier games in the series.

Did Madison Bumgarner contribute with the bat as well as his pitching?

Yes. Bumgarner won Silver Slugger Awards in 2014 and 2015, reflecting his ability as a hitting pitcher in the National League.