NL MVP v. Cy Young Award

OmahaBaseball · 03-02-2016, 09:55 AM

Just completed the 2016 season and I have the game set so that a pitcher can win the MVP award. I "asked the computer" to select award winners and it came back with Kershaw winning the NL MVP award but coming in second to Arrieta for the Cy Young award.

I am trying to understand what is going on here. My thought is that if Kershaw is the MVP, shouldn't he also be the Cy Young winner? Not sure if this is a setting I can change, or if I am not understanding the purpose of the awards. Any insight would be appreciated.

Orcin · 03-02-2016, 09:58 AM

What were Arrieta's stats vs. Kershaw? What was each team's record and standing?

OmahaBaseball · 03-02-2016, 10:27 AM

Both teams made the playoffs, with the Cubs having the best overall record in the NL & MLB. The Cubs lost in the NLDS, while the Dodgers lost in the World Series. Kershaw was 19-7 with a 2.64 ERA. He led the NL in strikeouts, BB/9, K/9, K/BB, FIP, and WAR. Arrieta was 18-5 with a 2.22 ERA. He did not lead in any pitching category but was in the top 3 in five categories.

Orcin · 03-02-2016, 10:56 AM

I agree with you. I would have given Kershaw both awards.

OmahaBaseball · 03-02-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

I agree with you. I would have given Kershaw both awards.

I went back and carefully looked over the stats and standings. Based on what I saw, I awarded the NL Cy Young to Kershaw.

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03-02-2016, 10:27 AM	#3
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,684	Both teams made the playoffs, with the Cubs having the best overall record in the NL & MLB. The Cubs lost in the NLDS, while the Dodgers lost in the World Series. Kershaw was 19-7 with a 2.64 ERA. He led the NL in strikeouts, BB/9, K/9, K/BB, FIP, and WAR. Arrieta was 18-5 with a 2.22 ERA. He did not lead in any pitching category but was in the top 3 in five categories. __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 03-02-2016 at 03:45 PM.

03-02-2016, 09:58 AM	#2
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,849	What were Arrieta's stats vs. Kershaw? What was each team's record and standing?

03-02-2016, 10:56 AM	#4
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,849	I agree with you. I would have given Kershaw both awards.