Orange County Register: Mike Trout honored by peers

[AngelsWin.com]

Mike Trout won the Players' Choice Award for American League Outstanding Player on Monday, a likely precursor to the Angels' star being named AL MVP next week.The AL MVP, which is selected by the Baseball Writers Association of America, will be...

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[Blarg]

Just like Scioscia's manager award, it's bullshit because what do they know?

Edited November 4, 2014 by notti

[Stradling]

It's merely a popularity contest. Players play too much so they don't have time to really study Trout the player. Also pitchers voted for him because he was easier to strike out this year, they appreciated that. (Did I do that right?)

[mtangelsfan]

Fans know way more than peers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just ask them.

[tomsred]

It's merely a popularity contest. Players play too much so they don't have time to really study Trout the player. Also pitchers voted for him because he was easier to strike out this year, they appreciated that. (Did I do that right?)

 

Great job Stradling, you got this one nailed.

[JoJo26]

I bet the pitchers who K'd him voted for him...

[Taylor]

The voting may have been a little more unanimous if Trout had cut down on his K's. 

[T.G.]

The voting may have been a little more unanimous if Trout had cut down on his K's. 

 

Or if he just stole more bases.