1968 MLB season
The Detroit Tigers won the 1968 MLB title, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in the 1968 World Series. Denny McLain and Bob Gibson and Mickey Lolich were MVP for the Detroit Tigers. Tim Foli went first in the 1968 draft.
1968 World Series
Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3
Awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| AL Cy Young | Denny McLain | Detroit Tigers |
| AL Gold Glove | Bill Freehan | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Bobby Knoop | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Brooks Robinson | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Carl Yastrzemski | — |
| AL Gold Glove | George Scott | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Jim Kaat | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Luis Aparicio | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Mickey Stanley | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Reggie Smith | — |
| AL MVP | Denny McLain | Detroit Tigers |
| AL Rookie of the Year | Stan Bahnsen | New York Yankees |
| NL Cy Young | Bob Gibson | St. Louis Cardinals |
| NL Gold Glove | Bob Gibson | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Curt Flood | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Dal Maxvill | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Glenn Beckert | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Johnny Bench | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Roberto Clemente | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Ron Santo | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Wes Parker | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Willie Mays | — |
| NL MVP | Bob Gibson | St. Louis Cardinals |
| NL Rookie of the Year | Johnny Bench | Cincinnati Reds |
| World Series MVP | Mickey Lolich | Detroit Tigers |
1968 draft, first 10 picks
- 1Tim FoliNew York Mets
- 2Pete BrobergAthletics
- 3Martin CottHouston Astros
- 4Thurman MunsonNew York Yankees
- 5Bobby ValentineLos Angeles Dodgers
- 6Robert WeaverCleveland Guardians
- 7Curtis MooreAtlanta Braves
- 8Don CastleTexas Rangers
- 9Dick SharonPittsburgh Pirates
- 10Junior KennedyBaltimore Orioles