Mike Trout and His Biggest Obstacles In Front of the 2016 MVP Award

By Taylor Barney

Nov 1, 2016

Sep 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) smiles to the bench after hitting a triple and driving in a run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) salutes the fans after the loss against the Cleveland Indians in game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

David Ortiz

I know, Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz isn’t likely to win the award. The fact that Ortiz only played five innings on the field this whole season is the biggest determining factor against his odds. Offensively Ortiz was able to put together an amazing season that shouldn’t be scoffed at. Ortiz put up a .315 batting average, .401 on-base percentage, 38 home runs, 127 RBI’s, a 1.021 OPS, a -1.2 defensive WAR and a total WAR of 5.1. With such a great offensive stat line and it being his last year, I’m sure Ortiz will at least garner a few votes.