Dodgers News: Paul Goldschmidt won NL Outstanding Player of the Year Award over Freddie Freeman
The 2022 MLB Players choice awards were announced on Friday Night. Our very own Freddie Freeman was nominated for National League Outstanding Player of the Year. Sadly, he came up short, coming in second place, while Cardinals third baseman Paul Goldschmidt took home that honor.
Among Goldschmidt and Freeman was Atlanta Braves’ third baseman Austin Riley who came in third place for the award.
Freeman had an All-Star year, earning his sixth selection into the mid-summer classic while slashing .325/.407/.511 with a .918 OPS in his first year in Dodger blue. The 33-year-old had the second-highest batting average in 2022, tied for 12th in RBIs at 100, and had the sixth-highest OPS in the league.
That wasn’t enough for the players; their vote went to Goldschmidt. The Cardinals’ first baseman slashed .317/.404/.578 with a .982 OPS with 35 home runs and 115 RBIs. He was selected to his first all-star since 2018 and his seventh overall.
This was a toss-up and anyone could’ve won this award; however, Freeman was robbed.
Houston Astros righty Justin Verlander won American League Outstanding Pitcher over White Sox Dylan Cease and Toronto Blue Jays Alex Manoah.
New York Yankees Aaron Judge took the American League Player of the Year award over Anaheim’s own dual-threat Shohei Ohtani.
Judge took home the biggest honor, winning Player of the Year after a career year batting .311 with a 1.111 OPS, a new AL record in 62 home runs, and 131 RBIs. Other nominees were Paul Goldschmidt and Shohei Ohtani.
Freeman had an incredible first year in LA. We’re looking forward to another spectacular year and hopefully finishing the ultimate goal in 2023.
Please inform Mr. Sandoval that Paul Goldschmidt is a first baseman
Freeman was robbed? What a turd! Goldschmidt had a better season …..you listed the stats yourself. Goldschmidt definitely had a weaker last month or so, but overall, had a better season. No need to be a homer and complain just because your boy didn’t win.
Harry you are a fool
Take it easy! Tough guy!
Freddie should have stayed with the Braves!?
Hey Harry you are sacked. Freeman’s stats and consistency speaks for themselves. Btw, avoid childish name calling which speaks loudly about you.
It’s debatable whose numbers are better, Freeman or Goldschmidt. Depends on what you value. Goldy more HR’s and RBI’s but Freddie had higher avg. , less K’s in more at bats, led MLB in doubles and hits. Toss-up in my opinion. Can make case for either of them.