Last year we did fairly well in our predictions. We were surprised with Dustin Pedroia’s selection. He was our favorite but we thought that it might be going to Josh Hamilton. This year the MVP race in both leagues is pretty cut and dry.
Let’s start with the NL. Pujols. Really need I say more. He’s batting .331 with 124 Runs, 47 HR, 135 RBI, 185 Hits and tied a career high with 16 stolen bases. It’s like another day (season) at the office for this guy. He’s a dead lock, no question.
That being said, if Pujols ws playing in the AL well then Ryan Braun would be my pick. The kid has batted .318 with 111 Runs, 31 HR, 111 RBI, 19 Stolen Bases and he’s collected 200 hits, the only person to do so in the NL. If he wasn’t blessed with having to bat ahead of Prince Fielder he might have a few more RBI’S as well.
Honorable Mentions: Ryan Howard and Prince Fielder, they have nearly identical statistics. .295 40+ HR 140+ RBI, tons of strike outs. Also worth mentioning, Matt Kemp. Guy nearly joined the 30/30 club while leading the Dogers to the playoffs.
Our Pick: Pujols
Probable Winner: Pujols
The American League race is being more debated but in reality Joe Mauer is going to walk away with it pretty easily. The Gold Glove catcher (that’s important to note) is on his way to his third batting title in four years. He’s batting .365 with 91 Runs, 28 HR, 96 RBI and nearly 200 hits. Oh and he missed nearly 20 games with an early season injury. The guy is just clutch and he’s been the driving force on the Twins in their race for the playoffs this season. He’s making the biggest contribution both at the plate and on the field for this team, that says a whole lot about this guy.
Derek Jeter is having a career year at 35, kudos. Derek’s batting .333 with 107 runs, 18 HR, 66 RBI, 30 stolen bases and second in the league with 210 hits. He also broke Lou Gherigs record for most hits by a Yankee. All that said, he’s playing on a loaded line up and wouldn’t have had as much success without it. I think that statistically comparing like numbers, Carl Crawford is more deserving than Jeter.
Honorable Mentions: Carl Crawford, batted .300 with 15+ HR, 97 Runs, 70 RBI, 185+ Hits and 60+ stolen bases. Miguel Cabrera, another natural. .325 Avg, 100 Runs, 30+ HR, 100+ RBI. Oh and let’s no forget the two surprises from Toronto. Adam Lind and Aaron Hill. Both put up similar numbers, roughly .300 average 35+ HR, 100 Runs and 100+ RBI neither one steals any bases and that’s for the Blue Jays! Get those guys on the Red Sox, whoa then you’ll really see some production.
Our Pick: Mauer
Probable Winner: Mauer
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