MLB Awards Watch: Mike Trout and everyone else

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September 9, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

AL MVP

102. <p>With apologies to everyone else, I don’t think this is particularly close. Yes, Mike Trout plays on a team that isn’t bound for the playoffs, but on a 25-man roster, one player can only do so much and Trout has been the best player in the sport. He leads the AL in wRC+ (171), fWAR (8.3), bWAR (9.4), on-base percentage (.437), walks (97) and much more, and Trout has 27 home runs and 25 stolen bases for good measure. I guess it is possible that he could be run down from behind if one of the top contenders goes supernova down the stretch, but Mike Trout should be the MVP… again.</p>. OF. Los Angeles Angels. Mike Trout. 1. player

3. player. 135. <p>This is a photo finish between Altuve and Toronto’s Josh Donaldson right now (sorry, Manny Machado), but I’ll go with Altuve. His power breakout is wildly unexpected, as Altuve has 23 home runs and a stunning .543 slugging percentage. Throw in the fact that he also brings his trademark speed (27 home runs) and high batting average (.337) to the table and Altuve’s case makes itself. It isn’t the most obvious MVP profile in the world, but Altuve does everything well and that always helps to buoy a candidate like this.</p>. 2B. Houston Astros. Jose Altuve

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