MVP Power Rankings

Who is leading the MVP race?

The Docs understand we are only three weeks into the season, but as the first month of the seasons draws to an end, there are a few players that are standing out more than others.

MLB MVP Power Rankings

American League

1. Nelson Cruz OF Texas Rangers (.317 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 5 SB, .416 OPB) There is not a clear cut No. 1 AL MVP but Nelson Cruz is having the best season so far. Cruz came out of nowhere last season and made the AL All Star team, but no one could have imagined him winning the 2010 AL MVP. It is still early but Cruz is cruising his way to the top, as he is tied for second in MLB with his seven HR, and he is tied for 7th in MLB with his 17 RBI.

2. Jose Guillen OF KC Royals (.351, 7 HR, 17 RBI, .371 OBP) is another player that no one expected to be near the top of the 2010 AL MVP, but he is smoking hot right now. Guillen is tied for the third most hits in MLB, tied for second in MLB with seven HR, is in seventh place in the AL with his .351 AVG, and is tied for seventh in MLB with 17 RBI. Guillen is having a remarkable season, and if he keeps this up he will not be in KC for very much longer.

3. Robinson Cano 2B NY Yankees (.367, 5 HR, 14 RBI, .415 OBP) is off to a monster start for the Yankees and has been there best player this month. Cano has been a slow starter, but his fast 2010 start should help him have one of his best years of his career. He is tied for the fourth most hits in MLB, and is also tied for the fourth highest average in the AL. Cano is also scoring a boat load of runs, as he is tied for third place in MLB with 17 runs.

4. Miguel Cabrera 1B/DH Detroit Tigers (.346, 4 HR, 22 RBI) is not hitting the ball out of the park as much as the other candidates, but he is tied for the most 2B in MLB, is tied for eighth place in the AL with his .346 AVG, and leads all of MLB with his 22 RBI.

5. Justin Morneau 1B/DH Minnesota Twins (.368, 4 HR, 17 R, 15 RBI) is off to a very nice start for the first place Twins, as he is tied for fourth place in the AL with his .368 AVG. Morneau is also tied for third place in MLB with his 17 runs, and the Twins might have two MVP candidates by the end of the year.

National League

1. Ryan Braun OF Milwaukee Brewers (.366, 5 HR, 20 RBI, .432 OBP, 4 SB) has a new nickname and it is “Braunzilla”. The dude is on fire with his 26 hits, which is one hit off the MLB lead, he is fourth in the NL with his .366 AVG, and is tied for second in MLB with his 20 RBI. Braun had an amazing 2009 campaign, but he might be getting better.

2. Matt Kemp OF Los Angeles Dodgers (.315, 7 HR, 20 RBI, 2 SB, .379 OBP) is my hero. He is huge, athletic, plays CF for the Dodgers, is having an MVP type season, and is dating Rihanna. Kemp is tied for second in MLB with seven HR and 20 RBI, leads MLB with 20 runs, and is becoming the complete package on 2010.

3. Chase Utley 2B Philadelphia Phillies (.294, 18 R, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 16BB/12K) is having the best season for one of the best teams in baseball, and is clearly the best offensive second baseman in the NL. Utley is tied for third place in MLB with his 6 HR and is in second place in MLB with his 18 runs. Utley also plays great defense, runs the bases well, and has more walks than strikeouts.

4. Albert Pujols 1B St. Louis Cardinals (.301, 12 R, 7 HR, 17 RBI) is off to a slow start for his standards but still finds himself in fourth place for the NL MVP. Pujols will be near the top of this list by the All Star break, but his pedestrian .301 average is not helping. He is tied for second place in MLB with his seven HR and is tied for seventh place in MLB with his 17 RBI.

5. Andre Ethier OF Los Angeles Dodgers (.356, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 7BB/5K) missed a handful of games earlier this season, but is back on track. Ethier had a monster 2009 season, and is getting right back at it this year, as he is sixth in the NL with his .356 average. He is also tied for the fourth most HR in MLB with five, and is tied for 11th place in MLB with his 16 RBI. Ethier also has two more walks than strikeouts, and his numbers will increase as he stays healthy.

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Who is leading the MVP race? April 26, 2010 – Matt Anaya The Docs understand we are only three weeks into the season, but as the first month of the seasons draws to an end, there are a few players that are standing out more than others. MLB MVP Power Rankings American League 1. Nelson [...]