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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September 30, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hits a single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Jose Altuve

Houston Astro’s Jose Altuve was able to put up his best season by far this year. Altuve posted a .338 batting average, 30 stolen bases, 24 home runs, 96 RBIs, a .928 OPS, a .2 defensive WAR and a total WAR of 7.7. Altuve was able to continue his high batting average ways all while gaining some more home runs and RBIs than earlier years. Much like the LA Angels, the Astro’s weren’t able to make the playoffs. If that is an argument against Trout’s odds, then it’s double for Altuve. Last year Altuve finished tenth in the AL MVP race. So, there is a great chance he breaks the top five this year with his improved stats.