Stephen Strasburg made Major League history on Wednesday night.

Strasburg became the first No. 1 overall pick to be named MVP of the World Series.

The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 of the Fall Classic.

"He's been near and dear to my heart," Mike Rizzo said. "He's grown so much as a person and as a pitcher. When we first drafted him, he was a stuff guy, more of a thrower than a pitcher. Now, he's a complete pitcher, a pillar in our community and a leader on this ballclub -- a guy we lean on in critical situations."

The Nationals drafted Strasburg first overall in 2009.