Today, MLB will announce the winner of the 2010 National League MVP Award. Let’s take a look at the top candidates.
He had an outstanding season, leading the Reds to their first Division title in 15 years while posting a .324 average with 37 HRs and 113 RBIs. He led the NL in on base percentage and slugging percentage while finishing second in batting average. Not bad for a guy that didn’t even make the All Star Team. You gotta love fan voting…
He was also snubbed from the All Star Team. All he did was come out of nowhere to hit .336 with 34 HRs 117 RBIs and 26 SBs. His batting average led the NL and he finished second in RBIs. His glove work was also outstanding, earning him his first NL Gold Glove Award.
Let’s be real…Puljos is an MVP candidate every season. He’s probably already been robbed of at least two MVPs and has won the award three times including the last two. He was a major triple crown threat, finishing tops in the NL in both HRs and RBIs while posting a .312 batting average. He played well on defense, earning his 2nd Gold Glove.
Albert Puljos. Team wins should count for something, but I just don’t think it’s enough to push Votto over Prince Albert. He earned a Gold Glove and led the NL in two out of three triple crown categories…to me, that’s enough to win his 3rd straight MVP.