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2019 MLB Season: AL MVP Race Update

By Edward Lennon

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 09: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim smiles during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 9, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 09: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim smiles during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 9, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) /
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2019 MLB Season: AL MVP Race Update

4th- Joey Gallo

Even though he is currently on the Injured List with a strained left oblique muscle, Joey Gallo has been the most improved player in baseball this season.

From 2015-2018, he batted just .203.

This season, the 25-year-old is batting .276 through 51 games with 17 home runs and 41 RBI. He is leading the AL in slugging percentage with .653 and is second in OPS with 1.074.

He is on pace to hit 40 home runs for the third straight season. He has transitioned from a pure slugger to an all-around hitter. He is not just hitting home runs like he used to.

His contact hitting has improved significantly. Becoming more versatile, he has been strong in both center and left for Texas. He has been scoring more runs and hitting more singles than ever before.

Not only has Gallo been surprising, but the Rangers have shocked the baseball community. They are 35-30, second in the AL West and in place to clinch a spot in the Wild Card game.

Gallo has been raking and has propelled the Rangers to be a real threat in the American League. The team might only get better as they consider buying at the trade deadline.

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