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Originally Posted by DougWyatt
Actually, of those 11 ... 6 triple crown winners won the MVP. 1 of those seasons ('22 - an MVP wasn't awarded in the NL). So - 6/10 won it.
Of the 4 that didn't win it .. All 4 of them were on teams that didn't make the playoffs. And 3/4 of those MVP awards were given to players on the playoff team that had inferior statistical seasons to the trip-crown winner. The 4th was given to a pitcher (again on a playoff team - but I won't compare pitcher to triple crown winner stats.).
So, if anything we learn - making the playoffs seems to be the big push for deciding MVPs in triple crown seasons.
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Slight correction; making the WS not playoffs. I can see that carrying more weight back then and deservedly so since all teams had an equal schedule. Trout had a better year in less time in a tougher division and led his team to a better record. Detroit was gifted the playoffs by the White Sox while playing inferior competition compared to LA. Still a great accomplishment but not as valuable as Trout in several categories.
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