To the surprise of no one the AL and NL MVP were bestowed upon Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich.
Betts led the AL in batting average, slugging percentage and runs scored. Throw in a Silver Slugger, a Gold Glove and a World Series ring and you've got an MVP. Betts, who turned 26 last month, hasn't even begun to reach his peak. This might not be his only MVP.
Yelich, who was acquired in the offseason from the Miami Marlins, also led his league in batting average and slugging percentage and had career highs in HR and RBI. Yelich hit an astonishing 21 HR and 53 RBI from August 1st onward. Without him, the Brewers do not reach the post-season much less win the NL Central. Like Betts, Yelich has yet to reach his prime. He turns 27 next month and could have several MVP caliber seasons in him.
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