Christian Yelich hit like Barry Bonds with an enlarged cranium during the last month of the season: .370/.508/.804 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs in 26 games. Jacob deGrom pitched like Bob Gibson on higher ground for much of the season, beating the National League’s average ERA by 2.33 runs. I’m taking Yelich over deGrom as the league’s best player, but it’s close, and it’s not a referendum on position players vs. pitchers relative to MVP awards.
— Kevin Brewer
Babe Ruth Award | Christian Yelich, Brewers. 36 HRs, 110 RBIs, .326/.402/.598, 118 runs.
2. Jacob deGrom, Mets
3. Max Scherzer, Nationals
Walter Johnson Award | Jacob deGrom, Mets. 10-9, 1.70 ERA, 269 Ks, 46 BBs, 217 IPs.
Pee Wee Reese Award (or Teammate of the Year) | Lorenzo Cain, Brewers. 10 HRs, 38 RBIs, .308/.395/.417, 30 SBs.
Connie Mack Award | Brian Snitker, Atlanta. 90-72
2. Craig Counsell, Brewers
3. Bud Black, Rockies
Jackie Robinson Award | Ronald Acuna, Atlanta. 26 HRs, 64 RBIs, .293/.366/.552
2. Juan Soto, Nationals
3. Walker Buehler, Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies lead the All-Star team with three players each. Yelich and Lorenzo Cain were Milwaukee’s two big offseason acquisitions and Jeremy Jeffress, while not a closer, was the league’s best reliever. The Rockies added the left side of their infield and starting pitcher Kyle Freeland.
Catcher | J.T. Realmuto, Marlins
First base | Freddie Freeman, Atlanta
2. Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
Second base | Scooter Gennett, Reds
Not to be confused with Rennie Stennett, who played second base for the Pirates in the 1970s. Gennett is better.
Third base | Nolan Arenado, Rockies
Shortstop | Trevor Story, Rockies
Utilityman | Javier Baez, Cubs
2. Matt Carpenter, Cardinals
Left field | David Peralta, Diamondbacks
Center field | Lorenzo Cain, Brewers
Outfield | Christian Yelich, Brewers
Starting pitchers | Jacob deGrom, Mets
Max Scherzer, Nationals
Aaron Nola, Phillies
Kyle Freeland, Rockies
Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks
Reliever | Jeremy Jeffress, Brewers
Best offensive player | Christian Yelich, Brewers
Best defensive player | Nick Ahmed, Diamondbacks
2. DJ LeMahieu, Rockies
3. Ender Inciarte, Atlanta
Best baserunner | Trea Turner, Nationals
Best five-tool player | Javier Baez, Cubs
2. Trevor Story, Rockies
Workhouse | Max Scherzer, Nationals
2. Jacob deGrom, Mets
Workhorse (reliever) | Seth Lugo, Mets
Best strikeout pitcher | Josh Hader, Brewers
2. Max Scherzer, Nationals
3. Jacob deGrom, Mets
Best control pitcher | Miles Mikolas, Cardinals
2. Jacob deGrom, Mets
3. Robbie Erlin, Padres
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