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MLB Awards Watch: Max Scherzer dominates the National League

By Brad Rowland

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the sixth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches in the sixth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pour chocolate syrup on right fielder Bryce Harper (34) as he is being interviewed by Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal after the game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Washington Nationals defeat Atlanta Braves 8-6. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pour chocolate syrup on right fielder Bryce Harper (34) as he is being interviewed by Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal after the game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Washington Nationals defeat Atlanta Braves 8-6. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s beginning to come into view.

In the middle of June, the baseball season is starting to mean something. Teams have played more than 60 games at this point, and with that, the sample size is great enough to actually project what groups can and will do moving forward. That is, of course, also true of individuals, and that is what we will focus on in this space today.

Tackling the world of MLB awards isn’t always easy early in the season, simply because “fluke” performances weigh heavily on the proceedings. Still, Cy Young contenders have at least 12 starts each at this point in the season, MVP candidates have (in most cases) at least 250 plate appearances in which to build their profiles and even rookies have been granted the chance to establish themselves with everyday roles for at least a portion of the year.

Our task is to take a glance at how the respective award races are shaking out to this point, and we will do just that. Last week’s list can be found here, and given that only seven days have passed, there will always be similarities. There is, however, some shuffling in the ranks, and that is also to be expected.

Let’s unveil this week’s snapshot, beginning with NL Rookie of the Year and closing with a glance at the AL MVP pursuit. Join us.

Next: NL Rookie of the Year

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