Most Valuable Player - Ryan Braun (.332 AVG, 33 HR, 111 RBI, Milwaukee Brewers)
Ryan Braun also had a chance to win the batting title heading into the final game of the year. His numbers were outstanding across the board; he even stole 33 bases this year. Braun deserved this MVP trophy and was the complete player for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Clayton Kershaw (21 - 5, 2.28 ERA, 248 K's, Los Angeles Dodgers)
People involved in baseball all say that this pitcher reminds them of the great Sandy Koufax. I can certainly understand the comparison between the two because they are both left-handed and have a 12 -6 curveball that drops over a foot. This year was dominant for Kershaw, and he can shut down entire lineups.
Batting Champion - Jose Reyes (.337 AVG, 39 SB, 16 3B, New York Mets)
Jose Reyes was easily the most electrifying player in the major leagues and always had the potential to be this good. Unfortunately for Reyes and Mets fans, he hardly ever plays. When he is on the field, he is hard to stop because he has all the tools and is even spectacular defensively at shortstop. The Mets have to find a way to give him the contract offer that he wants but with incentives for him if he plays a certain number of games.
Rookie of the Year - Craig Kimbrel (2.10 ERA, 46 SV, 1.04 WHIP, Atlanta Braves)
Kimbrel set the rookie record for the number of saves in a year which is why he won the Rookie of the Year award. His WHIP was outstanding and exactly what you want from a closer. Someone who doesn't let people on base and doesn't blow saves for you when your team has the lead. Kimbrel was great in replacing Billy Wagner who also had a great year for the Braves previously.
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