Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has been nominated for the National League Most Valuable Player Award, but his response to the news was brief and somewhat dismissive. When asked about the challenges of playing a designated hitter in an era where MVPs tend to focus on overall team performance, Schwarber simply said "It's hard to complain."
The implication is clear: despite having one of the best individual seasons in franchise history, with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, Schwarber knows he'll be overlooked by voters who often prioritize players who contribute across multiple aspects of the game. It's a sentiment that might resonate with fans, but it also underscores the reality of the situation.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is all but guaranteed to win his fourth career MVP award. As one baseball columnist pointed out, "Really, the only drama every year in the MVP race is who gets to be the runner-up." Ohtani's impressive performance on the mound and at the plate makes him a lock for the top prize, with Schwarber as the clear second choice.
Schwarber's nomination is notable not just because he's a designated hitter, but also because it highlights the rarity of players in that role winning the MVP award. Only three designees have achieved this feat in MLB history, making Schwarber's consideration all the more impressive. However, as long as Ohtani remains healthy and dominant, it's unlikely that Schwarber will be able to overcome his lack of defensive contributions to claim the top honor.
The Phillies' season ended with disappointment for fans, but individual players like Schwarber continue to shine in their own right. As the offseason approaches, one thing is clear: the team will need to reevaluate its construction if it hopes to contend again next year.
The implication is clear: despite having one of the best individual seasons in franchise history, with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, Schwarber knows he'll be overlooked by voters who often prioritize players who contribute across multiple aspects of the game. It's a sentiment that might resonate with fans, but it also underscores the reality of the situation.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is all but guaranteed to win his fourth career MVP award. As one baseball columnist pointed out, "Really, the only drama every year in the MVP race is who gets to be the runner-up." Ohtani's impressive performance on the mound and at the plate makes him a lock for the top prize, with Schwarber as the clear second choice.
Schwarber's nomination is notable not just because he's a designated hitter, but also because it highlights the rarity of players in that role winning the MVP award. Only three designees have achieved this feat in MLB history, making Schwarber's consideration all the more impressive. However, as long as Ohtani remains healthy and dominant, it's unlikely that Schwarber will be able to overcome his lack of defensive contributions to claim the top honor.
The Phillies' season ended with disappointment for fans, but individual players like Schwarber continue to shine in their own right. As the offseason approaches, one thing is clear: the team will need to reevaluate its construction if it hopes to contend again next year.
Like, Schwarber's having an amazing season and 56 home runs is no joke! But because he plays DH, his name gets left out of the conversation. It's not fair. 
His stats are insane! Schwarber might be a close second, but Ohtani's just in a league of his own right now.
Schwarber getting nominated is cool and all, but I'm not sure if he'll get it because of that. The Phillies need to figure out their lineup strategy or whatever so they can compete again next season. That's my two cents 
. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani is just sailing through the season and people are already assuming he's gonna win again 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, Ohtani is incredible, but can't we appreciate Schwarber's individual achievement without diminishing his worth? It's like we're saying "it's hard to complain" because it's not like anyone else is giving him the recognition he deserves 
. The Phillies need to figure out how to build a team around guys like Schwarber if they wanna be contenders again 
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It's always about Ohtani this and Ohtani that. Meanwhile, guys like Schwarber who are crushing it in their own way get snubbed. I mean, 56 home runs is no joke! 
And you're telling me that because he's a designated hitter, his MVP chances are slim? That's just not fair. 
The fact that only three DHs have ever won the award makes this season even more impressive. It's like, can't we just give Schwarber some recognition for being awesome on the field? 
. But I guess when you're playing in an era where team performance is key, it's hard to get recognized as an individual superstar 
I think Schwarber's consideration for MVP is awesome, but it's hard to compete with Ohtani's incredible all-around game 
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... I mean, he's having an amazing season and 56 home runs are insane! 
... people often forget about the importance of the DH in modern baseball. It's not just about hitting, it's also about clutch performances and game-changing moments. So, even if Schwarber doesn't win MVP, he's still an MVP to me 
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It's hard to argue with him winning MVP again. But let's not forget Schwarber's individual achievement - 56 home runs in one season is no joke! So, while it might be tough for him to win MVP, he's definitely having an MVP year 
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. Now, players are more focused on being superstars than just hitting for power. And don't get me wrong, Kyle Schwarber is having an amazing season! 56 homers? That's nuts! 
on the mound and at the plate. He's got it all, and voters know it. It's hard for other players to compete with that kind of dominance. I feel bad for Schwarber, but he knows what's up. Still, it's awesome to see him get some recognition, even if it's not the MVP award.
️. It's tough not to get frustrated when you're contributing as much as he is, but still getting overlooked by voters who prioritize players like Ohtani who bring so much more value to their teams 
. But at the same time, you can't help but wonder what his team is doing about it 
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. Maybe this will be the year we see more players in the DP role getting the recognition they deserve 
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but at the same time, his stats r insane 56 homers is a ton of power 
. The fact that Schwarber is even considered for this award is awesome, and I'm rooting for him to get some recognition 
and I'm low-key impressed he's not getting too salty about being overlooked