Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout was named the 2019 American League MVP on Thursday, marking the third time in his career he has earned the recognition.
Trout beat out Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien to take home the award. Trout edged out Bregman, 17-13, in first-place votes.
Jeff FletcherMike Trout won the MVP. He got 17 of 30 first place votes. Bregman got the other 13. It was the closest race of any of the 7 years Trout finished 1st or 2nd.
It was another spectacular season for Trout, as he hit .