Yankees’ Star Duo Dominates AL MVP Race: Top Contenders
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Gunnar Henderson (+450)
Gunnar Henderson, the 2023 Rookie of the Year, is continuing his impressive form into 2024. Currently, he boasts a .598 slugging percentage, ranking him in the top ten in MLB. Additionally, Henderson sits in the top five in the AL for offensive WAR (oWAR). His powerful hitting at the plate and his role on a strong Baltimore Orioles team make him a player to watch as the season progresses.
This post by Cameron Zunkel appeared first on Just Baseball.
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Early AL MVP Race
We are just under 50 games into the MLB season, and the AL MVP race is beginning to take shape. Which players are in the conversation?
This post by Cameron Zunkel appeared first on Just Baseball.
Juan Soto (+250)
The American League boasts five players with MVP odds under +1000, yet two stand out as the frontrunners. Juan Soto has consistently led this elite group throughout the year.
Presently, Soto is hitting .311, with 11 home runs, 37 RBIs, and an OPS of .963. Remarkably, he ranks in the 96th percentile or higher in nine statistical categories on his Baseball Savant page. Soto's WAR of 2.3 places him right in the conversation.
Bobby Witt Jr. (+325)
Bobby Witt Jr. is the other top contender in the MVP race, having an exceptional season. He's made significant strides, with his odds improving dramatically from +1600 to +325, capturing the attention of many. Witt currently holds the third-highest offensive WAR (oWAR) in the American League. He boasts a .296 batting average, an OPS of .867, and has swiped 15 bases. His total WAR of 3.1 leads all players in the league. Should Witt clinch the AL MVP award, it would come as no surprise to followers of the sport.
Aaron Judge (+425)
Aaron Judge also merits recognition in this discussion. Although his betting odds have remained relatively stable, his statistics have significantly improved following a sluggish start to the season. Judge now boasts a .980 OPS, has hit 13 home runs, and currently has a higher WAR than Juan Soto. While Soto may have marginally superior overall stats, Judge undeniably embodies the spirit of the Yankees. With continued consistency throughout the season, Judge is well-positioned to contend for his second MVP award.
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Kyle Tucker (+900)
Kyle Tucker is hitting .287 and leads Major League Baseball with 15 home runs, alongside 33 RBIs and more walks than strikeouts. He also boasts an OPS over 1.000 and supports an offensive WAR (oWAR) of 2.7. Notably, his oWAR ranks as the highest in the American League.
Gunnar Henderson (+450)
Gunnar Henderson, the 2023 Rookie of the Year, is continuing his impressive form into 2024. Currently, he boasts a .598 slugging percentage, ranking him in the top ten in MLB. Additionally, Henderson sits in the top five in the AL for offensive WAR (oWAR). His powerful hitting at the plate and his role on a strong Baltimore Orioles team make him a player to watch as the season progresses.
This post by Cameron Zunkel appeared first on Just Baseball.
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Early AL MVP Race
We are just under 50 games into the MLB season, and the AL MVP race is beginning to take shape. Which players are in the conversation?
This post by Cameron Zunkel appeared first on Just Baseball.
