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2019 MLB Season: Handing out the hardware

By David Hill

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 14, 2019 in Anaheim, California. The Rays defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 14, 2019 in Anaheim, California. The Rays defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) /
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Now that the 2019 MLB season is in the books, let us see who takes home the hardware.

If the 2019 MLB season is to be remembered for anything, it will be the dramatic increase in home runs. More players eclipsed the 20, 30, and 40 homer marks this season than at any other point in Major League history, including the Steroid Era.

Given that uptick in home runs, it is no surprise that there were numerous impressive hitting performances this season. Records fell by the wayside, with previously marginal players suddenly becoming viable hitters. Pitchers kept complaining about the ball, but Rob Manfred insisted nothing was wrong.

Yet, for all the griping done by the pitchers, there were plenty of impressive performances on the mound as well. History was made several times this year, with new additions to the three no hitter and the 3000 strikeout clubs. The ball may have been flying out of the ballpark, but plenty of pitchers were able to perform well regardless.

Which players were the most impressive during the 2019 MLB season? Let’s hand out some hardware and find out.

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