MLB Awards Watch: Top 5 AL MVP candidates through June
By Josh Sippie
5. Prince Fielder
Jun 30, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) hits an RBI single in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
The Prince is back and even though his incredible numbers are still flying largely under the radar, those incredible numbers are still there and cannot be ignored. The big man is hitting a whopping .342 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs to accompany it. While the home runs are not where they have been in the past, Prince is still ripping the ball with extreme consistency and the only thing keeping him at No. 5 on this list is the fact that he is a designated hitter and does not contribute in the field.
However, that being said, his offensive contributions are the predominant powering force behind the Texas Rangers and any chance they think they have of success. The Rangers did make a pretty good run in the division but disappeared almost as quickly as they had reappeared.
Don’t count the Rangers out just yet, however, not with Cecil’s little boy anchoring the team.
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