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    • Baseball News:Albert Pujols Wins Third NL MVP Award

    by admin in Baseball News | Posted on November 26th, 2009 |

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    Get up-to-the minute results from all the action in Major League Baseball, analysis and cutting edge commentary, as well as fun and interesting interactive features. Also features complete coverage of the steroids in baseball controversy.Even though he’s not even 30 years old yet, Albert Pujols is establishing himself as one of the best hitters in the history of baseball. On Tuesday, he added to his impressive legacy by winning the 2009 National League Most Valuable Player award. It was his second straight NL


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    Even though he’s not even 30 years old yet, Albert Pujols is establishing himself as one of the best hitters in the history of baseball. On Tuesday, he added to his impressive legacy by winning the 2009 National League Most Valuable Player award. It was his second straight NL MVP and the third of his career.

    Albert Pujols won the NL MVP award (Image: Zuma Press)

    Albert Pujols won the NL MVP award (Image: Zuma Press)

    Pujols, who won the award unanimously, had very good stats across the board. He hit .327 with an on-base percentage of .443 and an OPS of 1.101. He totaled 47 homers, 135 RBIs, 124 runs, 45 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

    Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins finished second in the MVP balloting, while Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies finished third and Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers finish fourth.

    The last player to unanimously win an MVP award was Ken Griffey Jr. in 1997. In the National League, it was Ken Caminiti in 1996.

    If you missed it, Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins won the AL MVP.

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