American League Favorites
American League Favorites
Mookie Betts put his stamp on being among the greatest players in baseball (some might assert that he is THE best) by winning the American League MVP award in 2018. Betts hit .346 with 32 home runs and 80 RBIs to take home the honors. He opens at No. 2 on the oddsboard with +550 chances to repeat. Miguel Cabrera (2012-13) and Frank Thomas (1993-94) are the only players to return to back because Roger Maris in 1960 and 1961. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is third on the record at +700 odds. Like Betts this past year, Judge will likely face the debate he’s not the only MVP-caliber participant in an insanely powerful Yankees lineup. Obviously, it also remains to be seen if Judge can stay healthy for the complete season. This past year, the 26-year-old from California played 112 matches. Judge is a profession .273 hitter who is hitting a home run every 12.5 at-bats. My main problem with Judge is that he strikes every 2.5 at-bats. Alex Bregman is on the list in +900. Bregman was as good as anybody in MLB from June through the end of the year this past year. Like most of the Astros, he had a bit of a World Series hangover at the beginning of the year and had worked himself into MVP talks by September. Read more: cheltenham tips for friday