that is the award for the top hitter. Defense & baserunning aren't taken into consideration.
MVP is generally for hitters so it works here ;-) Plus there's an award for defense, it's called the popularity "you better also hit" award.
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Get Startedthat is the award for the top hitter. Defense & baserunning aren't taken into consideration.
MVP is generally for hitters so it works here ;-) Plus there's an award for defense, it's called the popularity "you better also hit" award.
A casual and quick count reveals 23 times a pitcher has won the MVP award. 24 if you count the Chalmers' award. EDIT (To illustrate the above point)
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