(56) Examining the 2019 Rookie Class, and the Worst MVP Candidates (Not Winners) of the Past Forty Years

The Baseball Rabbi Podcast

Pesach Wolicki and Scott Kahn

November 7, 201938 min
Baseball

(56) Examining the 2019 Rookie Class, and the Worst MVP Candidates (Not Winners) of the Past Forty Years

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Episode Notes

Everyone might know who's going to be the Rookie of the Year in each league, but there's a lot more to discuss regarding one of the strongest rookie classes in years. And what is "Rookie of the Year" supposed to represent, anyway - the player with the best rookie season, or the biggest upside? Plus: ranking the absolute worst candidates for Most Valuable Player since 1979: get ready to hear about some top five MVP finishers who were, shall we say, undeserving.