Over the course of one amazing rookie season, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has moved beyond his spring training status as Carlos Correa's successor.

At this point, it might be more accurate to say that Correa, Houston's longtime All-Star shortstop who departed via free agency this spring, is Pena's predecessor.

Pena capped his amazing debut campaign Saturday by being named MVP of the World Series after the Astros clinched the title with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

"It has a lot to do with my family, my upbringing," Pena said. "Shoutout to my teammates as well. They took me in since day one. They gave me the confidence to just go out and play my game."