1985 World Series MVP George Brett Award Ceremony
Former Royals center fielder and 2015 World Series champion.
Lorenzo Lamar Cain (born April 13, 1986) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in MLB for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Kansas City Royals. He won the 2014 ALCS MVP Award and finished third in MVP voting in 2015.
Quick Facts
- Player
- George Brett
- Role
- Third Baseman; World Series MVP
- Team
- Kansas City Royals
- Opponent
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Series result
- Royals won in 7 games
- Venue
- Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Lore & Background
Cain did not start playing baseball until his sophomore year in high school, after not making the basketball team. He was drafted by the Brewers in the 17th round of the 2004 MLB draft from Tallahassee Community College. He made his MLB debut in 2010 and was traded to the Royals later that year. He won four Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards and three Fielding Bible Awards.
Reader's Guide
Cain played for the Royals from 2011 to 2017, helping them reach the World Series in 2014 and win the championship in 2015. He returned to the Brewers in 2018 on a five-year, $80 million contract. He retired in 2023 after signing a one-day contract with the Royals.
Did You Know?
- Cain's first MLB hit came on July 18, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.
- He set a record for the shortest over-the-wall home run in the Statcast era on July 29, 2017, at Fenway Park.
- Cain opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He was designated for assignment by the Brewers in 2022 and released on the same day he reached 10 years of MLB service.
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