When Major League Baseball announced its National League MVP candidates, it was clear that the award would either go to a Washington Nationals outfielder or a former Nationals outfielder.
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s votes were released Thursday evening, and Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper was picked as NL MVP for the second time of his career.
Harper, who played for the Nationals from 2012 to 2018, beat out Washington right fielder Juan Soto and San Diego shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.
Harper had his best offensive season since his MVP campaign, hitting .309 with 35 homers, 42 doubles and a league-leading .