I think the MVP Award for the NL will be partially decided in the last two weeks of the season. As of now, here is the comparison:
The last two weeks will seal the deal. Right about now, Acuna is better in some areas, and Betts is better in others, but WAR, OPS+, and wRC+ are all “Advantage Betts.” This is “Mookie’s MVP to Win.” It shall be interesting to see this play out.
The Case for Verdugo
Several years ago, I called Alex Verdugo “Tony Quynn-esque” and predicted he would win some batting titles.