5 Reason Why Indians OF Michael Brantley Deserves To Be An MVP Candidate
Michael Brantley (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
In order to be an MVP in Major League Baseball you need to be a solid 5-tool player – power, average, fielding, throwing and speed.
Michael Brantley has proven time and time again that he is capable of being that type of player.
This season, Brantley became the first Indians player to have at least 20 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 45 doubles and 200 hits.
Check out some highlights of his MVP-worthy season!
Enjoy!
1) Hitting for Power: .506 SLG – 9th in AL; .890 OPS – 7th in AL
2) Hitting for Average: .327 AVG 3rd in AL
3) Fielding Ability: 271 PO with only 1 error – .996 FPct
4) Throwing Ability: 12 outfield assists – T4th in AL
5) Speed: 23 stolen bases – 7th in AL
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