These Are The Worst MLB MVP Snubs Of All Time
There have been some legendary seasons in MLB history that just simply did not get the respect that they deserved. These are the biggest MVP snubs in MLB history.
25. Edgar Martinez (1995)
In 1995 Edgar put up some video game numbers for the Mariners but still finished third in MVP voting. He won the batting title .356 average and had a .479 OBP with 113 RBI. And led MLB in doubles.
24. Don Mattingly (1986)
"Donnie Baseball" followed his 1985 MVP with an even better season. He hit .352 with 31 HRs with 113 RBI and led MLB with 238 hits. However, Roger Clemens (yes, a pitcher) won the MVP.
23.Matt Holliday (2007)
He had a dream season in 2007. He had the NL batting title at .340 with 36 HRs and 137 RBI. And led the Rockies to a pennant run. However, he lost the MVP to Jimmy Rollins.
22. Derek Jeter (2006)
He turned in one of his finest seasons of his career. He hit .343 with 214 hits, 118 runs, 97 RBIs and 34 SBs. But Justin Morneau won the MVP of the Twins.
21. Kirby Puckett (1992)
Puckett was at his best in 1992. He led the majors in hits and batting .329 with over 100 RBIs. But Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley won the MVP (the closer).
20. Al Kaline (1955)
At 20 years old Kaline had one of his signature seasons. .340 average, 200 hits and 27 HR and 102 RBI. Yogi Berra took him the MVP.
19. Reggie Jackson (1974)
Reggie Jackson followed his 1973 MVP season with another great year in 1974. He hit .289 with 29 HRs and 93 RBI and had 25 stolen bases. Somehow, he finished fourth.
18. Lou Brock (1974)
At the time he was the stolen base king. He set a modern record with 118 steals with a .306 batting average. But he did lack power, and that had him finish second in MVP voting.
17. Stan Musial (1944)
In 1944 23 year old Stan Musial was dominant. .347 (2nd in NL) and 197 hits (1st in MLB). And he even had a 9.1 WAR. However, his teammate Marty Marion won the MVP that season for the World Series champions.
16. Johnny Mize (1947)
The slugger was tremendous for 1947 for the Giants. He led MLB with HRs with 51. He drove in 138 RBI and had a 137 runs scores. But he did not win the MVP.
15. Tony Oliva (1965)
The Twins star won the AL batting crown in 1965 with a .321 average. He drove in nearly 100 runs. But his teammate Zoilo Versalles won the AL MVP instead.
14. Boog Powell (1969)
He was the top hitter for the 109 win Orioles. He hit .304 with 37 HRs and 121 RBIs and led the Orioles to a World Series berth. But, the Twins Harmon Killebrew won.
13. Ted Williams (1941)
Williams .406 batting average is still the last person to top .400. It was one of his best seasons ever. However, Joe DiMaggio with a 56 game win streak won the MVP.
12. Matt Kemp (2011)
Matt Kemp almost won the Triple Crown in 2011. He hit .324 with 39 HR and 126 RBI and stole nearly 40 bases. But that wasn't enough to overtake Ryan Braun for the MVP.
11. Barry Bonds (1991)
Before he had a recording breaking MVP run a decade later he was denied in 1991. He hit .292 with 25 HR and 116 RBI and 43 steals. He even led MLB in WAR. But did not win the MVP.
10. Chuck Klein (1931)
1931 Chuck Klein had a huge season. He batted .337 with 31 HRs and 121 RBIs. Despite those numbers he finished 2nd in MVP voting.
9. Lou Gehrig (1928)
Lou Gehrig had an MVP worthy season in 1928. He batted .374 with 27 HRs and had 142 RBIs and the Yankees won the World Series. Somehow Mickey Cochrane (A's Catcher) won with a .293 10 HR and 57 RBI stat line.
8. Ken Griffey Jr. (1998)
Ken Girffey Jr. had another amazing season with the Mariners. He had 56 HRs which led the American League, he had 146 RBI. On top of that he won the Gold Glove. Somehow, he finished fourth in voting. And Juan Gonzalez won despite Griffey's 9.7 WAR.
7. Willie Mays (1962)
In 1962 Willie Mays had a incredible year. He hit .304 with 49 HRs and 141 RBIs and had 382 total bases. And an amazing 10.6 WAR. Somehow Maury Wills won the MVP.
6. Ted Williams (1942)
Williams 1942 season was amazing. He won the Triple Crown. He led in almost every key category in baseball and the voters decided to snub him.
5. Alex Rodriguez (1996)
At 20 years old A-Rod had one of the greatest shortstop seasons ever. He won the batting title, drove in 123 runs and led the AL in runs. He had a jaw-dropping 9.4 WAR and lost.
4. Alan Trammell (1987)
He felt like the undisputed top player in 1987. He hit .343 with 28 HR and 105 RBI and played gold glove defense. Toronto's George Bell won instead.
3. Albert Belle (1995)
It was a strike shortened season. He became first ever player to hit 50 doubles and 50 HRs in the same season. He also led the AL in total bases. Mo Vaughn won instead.
2. Willie Mays (1962)
By 1962 Willie Mays had already won an MVP and this was a chance to win another. He had an NL best 49 HRS and 141 RBIs and 10.5 WAR. But he lost on a controversial vote.
1. Ted Williams (1947)
It was a gold standard season. .343, 32 HR, 114 RBI. He dominated every category. 10.3 WAR and yet he was snubbed again against Joe DiMaggio.