AL MVP's:
Josh Hamilton: Hamilton has the American League in the palm of his hands. Batting .395 with an on base percentage of .438 Hamilton is the best hitter in The Rangers' lineup. Hitting 9 home runs, driving in 25 RBI's and scoring 20 runs Hamilton leads the league in the MVP race. His run production probability is 38.7%
Curtis Granderson: Granderson has been hot in April hitting 8 home runs and driving in 16 RBI's. He has a batting average of .272 and an on base percentage of .385. Granderson doesn't have a high batting average but he produces runs. It seems like he is just picking up on where he left off last year with a 27.0% run production probability.
Derek Jeter: Jeter is defying father time batting .396 with a .440 on base percentage at the age of 37. Jeter has 13 RBI's, 16 runs scored and 4 home runs. That earns him a 25.5% Run production probability.
NL MVP:
Matt Kemp: Kemp is the only guy that you need to know about in the National League. Kemp should have won the MVP last year, but The Dodgers didn't make the playoffs. Kemp is carrying them this year resulting in the Dodgers early success. Kemp has 23 runs scored, 24 RBI's, and 11 home runs in just 22 games. Kemp has 2 stolen bases and his run production probability is through the roof with a 39.1% RPP. He is also hitting .425 and has an on base percentage of .495. Just amazing.
AL Cy Young:
Jake Peavy: With 37.2 innings pitched Peavy has an ERA of 1.67 and a 0.69 ERA. Holding hitters to a batting average of .162 Peavy has been getting by quietly. The former Cy Young award winner may be a potential trade candidate later in the year.
Jared Weaver: Weaver has also been impressing a lot of people. He's holding a 2.02 ERA over 35.2 innings pitched with 36 strikeouts over that span. With a whip of 0.95 and an opponent batting average of .217. Weaver could continue his dominance down the line.
NL Cy Young:
Joe Saunders: Saunders has been a pleasant surprise. He has 30 innings pitched and a 0.90 ERA. He isnt allowing runners to get on base as well with a .87 whip and 18 strikeouts. Joe Saunders is probably on a hot streak, but his success my dwindle down as the season goes on.
Stephan Strasburg: In 2010 and 2011 we got a little taste of Strasburg, but finally we are seeing him dominate start after start. With 32 innings under his belt Strasburg has a 1.13 ERA and 34 strikeouts. His whip is only 0.88 so it is obvious that Strasburg has been dominant in the National League.
AL Rookie of the Year
Yu Darvish: Although Yu Darvish has pitched many years in Japan he is a rookie in the MLB. He is dominating the major league level with a 2.18 ERA over 33 innings and 33 strikeouts. Although his whip is 1.424 he is not allowing the runs to score and that is a big asset.
Yoenis Cespedes: Cespedes is also a firs time major league ball player, but has played seasons in other countries. Cespedes has a slugging percentage of .476 and an on base percentage of .333. He is driving in runs on a offense lacking Oakland A's team. He is a major reason for the little bits of success the Athletics are having.
NL Rookie of the Year
Lance Lynn: Lynn is making up for the Cardinals' loss of Chris Carpenter. he is holding a 1.33 ERA over 27 innings pitch. over that span he also has 16 strikeouts and a whip of only 0.81
Bryce Harper: Harper has only played 2 games, but you could already tell he is a fan favorite. He is on a winning ball club and has overwhelming talent. But you cant get anywhere with just talent, Harper will need to project that talent into star caliber statistics.
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