1978 MLB season
The New York Yankees won the 1978 MLB title, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in the 1978 World Series. Jim Rice and Dave Parker and Bucky Dent were MVP for the Boston Red Sox. Bob Horner went first in the 1978 draft.
1978 World Series
New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2
Awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| AL Cy Young | Ron Guidry | New York Yankees |
| AL Gold Glove | Chris Chambliss | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Dwight Evans | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Frank White | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Fred Lynn | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Graig Nettles | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Jim Palmer | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Jim Sundberg | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Mark Belanger | — |
| AL Gold Glove | Rick Miller | — |
| AL MVP | Jim Rice | Boston Red Sox |
| AL Rookie of the Year | Lou Whitaker | Detroit Tigers |
| NL Cy Young | Gaylord Perry | San Diego Padres |
| NL Gold Glove | Bob Boone | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Dave Parker | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Davey Lopes | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Ellis Valentine | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Garry Maddox | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Keith Hernandez | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Larry Bowa | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Mike Schmidt | — |
| NL Gold Glove | Phil Niekro | — |
| NL MVP | Dave Parker | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| NL Rookie of the Year | Bob Horner | Atlanta Braves |
| World Series MVP | Bucky Dent | New York Yankees |
1978 draft, first 10 picks
- 1Bob HornerAtlanta Braves
- 2Lloyd MosebyToronto Blue Jays
- 3Hubie BrooksNew York Mets
- 4Mike MorganAthletics
- 5Andy HawkinsSan Diego Padres
- 6Tito NanniSeattle Mariners
- 7Bob CummingsSan Francisco Giants
- 8Nick HernandezMilwaukee Brewers
- 9Glen FranklinWashington Nationals
- 10Phil LansfordCleveland Guardians