Despite Mookie Betts and Ronald Acuna Jr.’s Iconic Seasons, Historic Statistic and NL West Triumph Catapults $162M Dodgers Star Firmly Into MVP Race

The American-Canadian first baseman Freddie Freeman is on fire. Apart from consistently representing the Los Angeles Dodgers, he contributed to clinching the National League West title and his stats currently stand unmatched. Could this mean that he is joining the chase with another fellow Dodger?

While the Dodgers celebrated the 6-2 victory in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, Freeman has chased a doubles record. Also, his homers aggregate and stolen bases have gone off the charts, creating history. With that, he is a contender for one of The Atlanta Braves’ most potential MVP candidates. It’s going to be a close race.

Record-Breaking Freddie Freeman Marks His Name In History

The competition got stronger, especially after the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Talking of record-breaking stats, the 34-year-old stands as the trailblazer in the history of MLB with 55+ doubles, over 25 HRs, and 20+ stolen bases all in one season. If this is not mind blowing, then what is?

Impressed with his performance the Dodgers Manager, Dave Roberts insisted that he rest, keeping him out of the lineup on Sunday. However, Freddie, as someone who prides himself on being available every single day did not want to sit the game out. Manager, Dave Rogers said, “It was (challenging), but at the end of the day he just realized that it was probably the right thing to do…”

With that kind of attitude and performance, he joins the bandwagon in pursuit of the MVP title along with Mookie Betts and Ronald Acuna Jr, standing in very close competition with each other.

One might have to take a really close look at the details to crown one of them as the MVP. With the post-season approaching, this is turning into a nail-biter.

A Nail Biting Chase Between Freeman, Betts and Acuna Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. has stats that make the 25-year-old Braves star a no-brainer selection for the NL MVP award. In addition, one should also note that his offense was a catalyst to the Braves’ laurels.

On the other hand, trying to match up to him is Mookie Betts. This 2018 AL MVP has drawn himself some limelight after a stellar second half that catapulted the Dodgers to the top of the National League West.

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And then, there is the 2020 NL MVP, Freeman who has earned a very close spot in the race. Only time will tell!

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