I mean, I know Canseco went 40/40, but Greenwell had a pretty awesome season too and was a much better fielder.
2006-07-14 09:02:15 · 4 answers · asked by william the wizard 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Greenwell had a good season, beating Canseco in OBP. However, Canseco had a far higher slugging percentage because he was a better power hitter (in an unfriendly park, too), and he scored 34 more runs than Greenwell, which is a significant difference.
You have to remember, too, that Canseco was a good fielder at that point of his career. He was fast, and had a great arm. In fact, he only had one error more than Greenwell that year, and beat him easily in assists, 11-6.
I liked Greenwell when he was with the Sox, but he didn't deserve the MVP award.
2006-07-14 09:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greenwell might not have been the MVP of his own team that year - Dwight Evans also had a phenomenal year, with over 100 RBI.
Canseco definitely was the MVP that year.
2006-07-14 11:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by jdbreeze1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because MVP's are very rarely ever given to rookies. one of the same reasons Lebron James didn't get it this year or last.
2006-07-14 10:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cal Ripken....
2006-07-14 12:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋