Pete Crow-Armstrong went out and dropped a ridiculous .280 BA with 45 dingers, 107 RBI, and 41 stolen bases this season, putting up 119 runs in 161 games for the Cubs. That kind of stat line is exactly why he’s one of the National League MVP finalists, and honestly, the awards season just got cranked up. MLB’s biggest individual honors are officially on the table, with the finalists for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Reliever of the Year now revealed.
NL MVP: Who Even Has a Shot Here?
The National League MVP race is absolutely stacked, with Crow-Armstrong leading a field of absolute studs. You’ve got Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers, who somehow managed to go 8-2 with a ridiculous 1.79 ERA in 14 starts on the mound, while also smashing 30 homers and driving in 81 runs with a .275 average in 139 games. Is there anything this guy can’t do? Then there’s Brice Turang from the Brewers, who put up a solid .268 with 21 home runs, 100 RBI, and 102 runs scored in 151 games at second base. Seriously, what a season for all these guys, it’s going to be a tough call.
AL MVP and the Race to Watch
Over in the American League, the MVP finalists are just as intense. Yordan Alvarez, the DH for the Astros, had a monster year, batting .316 with an insane .432 OBP and .601 SLG, crushing 42 home runs, bringing in 106 RBI, and scoring 105 runs in 158 games. Talk about a pure hitter! Not to be outdone, Junior Caminero, the Rays’ third baseman, also slammed 42 dingers, drove in 101 runs, and scored 100 himself, all while hitting .276 in 162 games. And let’s not forget Bobby Witt Jr. from the Royals, a shortstop who hit .281 with 18 homers, 54 RBI, and swiped 45 bags, scoring 94 runs in 143 games. These are some serious numbers, and you just know everyone’s debating who takes home the hardware.
Rookies Ready to Take Over
Beyond the MVPs, the future of the game is looking bright with the Rookie of the Year finalists. In the National League, we’ve got Carson Benge from the Mets, Sal Stewart representing the Reds, and JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals all vying for the top rookie spot. These kids are the real deal, making huge impacts in their first full seasons. As for the American League Rookie of the Year, well, those finalists are still under wraps, set to be revealed momentarily. Keep an eye out for who joins the NL crew in battling for that award.
It’s going to be a wild week, with all the winners for these prestigious honors announced during the week of November 9. Get ready for some major reveals, baseball fans!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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