It’s been a remarkable year for Major League Baseball, and two players have been singled out for their outstanding performances. Liam Hendriks and Cody Bellinger have been named MLB Comeback Players of the Year for 2020.
Liam Hendriks is an Australian pitcher who has been with the Oakland Athletics since 2016. He had a career-high ERA of 4.13 in 2019, but this year he was nothing short of remarkable. He posted a 1.78 ERA and struck out 103 batters in 57.2 innings pitched. He also had a 0.92 WHIP and a 4-1 record. His performance earned him his first All-Star selection and the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Cody Bellinger is an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was the National League MVP in 2019, but this year he has been even better. He hit .301 with 47 home runs, 15 stolen bases, and a .929 OPS. He also had a .406 on-base percentage and a .631 slugging percentage. His performance earned him his first Silver Slugger award and the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Both players have had remarkable seasons and are well deserving of the Comeback Player of the Year award. They have both shown that they can bounce back from adversity and put together outstanding performances. It will be exciting to see what they can do in 2021 and beyond.
