Fansided
Halo Hangout
Home/Mike Trout

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

By Taylor Barney
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
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 /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 6
Next
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts after scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts after scoring a run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game three of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Mookie Betts

Boston’s Mookie Betts has been thrown around as one of the top contenders for the AL MVP by just about everyone. This year he was able to post a .318 batting average, 31 home runs, 113 RBIs, .897 OPS, a defensive WAR of 2.8 and a total WAR of 9.6. This is Mookie’s third year in the pros and he improved his stats in a very big way.  Last year he finished 19th in the AL MVP race with Boston in fifth place in their division. This year Boston was able to make the playoffs and he Mookie was able to improve considerably. I would be shocked if he doesn’t break the top three in the MVP race.

Next: Breaking Down The Angels Coaches

The American League MVP race this year is bound to be a good one. There are plenty of worthy players that could take the award. I firmly believe that Mike Trout not only deserves the award, I think he is going to win it as well. Trout has proven that he is the best player in the league, and has been able to do it consistently. This year he had his best all-around year, all while carrying his team on his back.

facebooktwitterreddit