NL MVP Power Rankings: Former Braves teammates highlight loaded top-5
By Drew Koch
2. NL MVP Power Rankings: Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
I don’t know about you, but I certainly didn’t expect this type of production from Corbin Carroll. Sure, Carroll was bound to be in the NL Rookie of the Year conversation, but the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder is squarely in the conversation for the NL MVP as well.
Carroll is among the Top 10 in the league in doubles (17), stolen bases (19), batting average (.308), on-base percentage (.389), slugging percentage (.579), and OPS (.968).
Carroll’s D-Backs are also tied with the Braves for the best record in the NL. Not since Ichiro Sukuki in 2001 has a player won both Rookie of the Year honors and the MVP trophy.
1. NL MVP Power Rankings: Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers had their fair share of struggles to begin the 2023 season, but the team has righted the ship and matching the Arizona Diamondbacks stride for stride in the NL West.
Freddie Freeman has been a big reason why, and the former NL MVP will be looking to add another trophy to his wall. The six-time All-Star finished fourth in the MVP voting last year and currently leads the league in OPS (.999).
Freddie Freeman (3.3 bWAR) currently leads the league in offensive WAR according to Baseball Reference, just ahead of both Ronald Acuña Jr. and Corbin Carroll (3.1 bWAR).
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