Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and Astros’ Yordan Alvarez unanimously win MVP awards

Cubs star Crow-Armstrong hits 45 homers and steals 41

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and Astros’ Yordan Alvarez unanimously win MVP awards

TL;DR

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs) and Yordan Alvarez (Astros) won unanimous MVP awards.
  • Crow-Armstrong set career highs with .280 batting average, 45 homers, 107 RBIs, and 41 stolen bases.
  • Alvarez batted .316 with 42 homers and 106 RBIs, making a run at the Triple Crown.
  • Crow-Armstrong also excelled defensively, winning a Gold Glove and leading in Outs Above Average and Runs Prevented.
  • Alvarez led the majors in walks, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
  • Crow-Armstrong is the Cubs' first NL MVP since 2016, and Alvarez is the first AL MVP from Houston since 2017.