As the MLB regular season winds down, the National League MVP race is heating up. Two of the top contenders for the award are Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. Both players have had stellar seasons and have put up impressive numbers, making them the frontrunners for the award.
Acuña Jr. has been a force to be reckoned with since his debut in 2018. He has a .291 batting average, 37 home runs, and a .945 OPS this season, making him one of the most dangerous hitters in the league. He also has an impressive defensive game, with 13 outfield assists and a .988 fielding percentage. Acuña Jr. has been a key part of the Braves’ success this season and is a strong contender for the MVP award.
Betts is another top contender for the award. He has been one of the best players in baseball since his debut in 2014 and is having another great season this year. He has a .292 batting average, 16 home runs, and a .902 OPS. Betts is also an outstanding defender, with 11 outfield assists and a .995 fielding percentage. He has been a key part of the Dodgers’ success this season and is a strong contender for the MVP award.
The race for the NL MVP award is tight, and it will come down to the wire in the final weeks of the season. Both Acuña Jr. and Betts have had impressive seasons and are deserving of the award. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this close race.
