The National League was home to some incredible performances this season. Which MLB star deserves to take home the NL MVP award this season?
Of all the awards that are given out each year in MLB, the MVP award may well be the most prestigious. Careers come and go, and success can be fleeting, but earning that MVP award signifies that, for one year, that player was the most valuable member of their league. Nothing can take that away, even in the case of Ken Caminiti and his PED usage.
The MVP award is one that truly captures the imagination. While players spend their careers with the goal of capturing a World Series title or two, the MVP award ranks near the top of any potential personal award. It is a testament to greatness, and to the incredible performance that had been put together that year.
Personally, I consider the MVP award to be a vote for exactly what it says – the most valuable player in the league. The most valuable does not always mean the best player; otherwise, the same few players would win the award every season. Instead, by seeing which players meant the most to their respective franchises, we get a new crop of contenders each year.
This season, there were several worthy candidates for the NL MVP award. Let us take a look at the top five.