MLB Awards Watch: Top 5 NL MVP candidates through July
By Josh Sippie
5. Todd Frazier
Jul 14, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; National League third baseman Todd Frazier (21) of the Cincinnati Reds plays the field during the third inning of the 2015 MLB All Star Game at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Frazier has been having a good year all around and the Home Run Derby extravaganza helped to fortify that. He is really starting to emerge as one of the premier hitters in Major League Baseball.
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The Reds’ third baseman had a bit of a down July, however, just like a lot of others on this list. He did manage two home runs and 13 RBIs throughout the month, however.
His stats did not need a lot of help. Frazier is still rocking 27 home runs, tied for second most in the league, and 67 RBIs, tied for fourth most. His OPS is good for 8th in the league as well.
Todd Frazier’s biggest obstacle to being considered is the jersey he wears. As we will see with the next guy on this list, playing on a non-contender essentially makes you a non-contender for NL MVP. However with the stats they are putting up, they have to at least enter the conversation.
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