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Ranking the top 5 NL MVP favorites 1 4 of the way into the 2022 season featuring Manny Machado Bryce Harper and more
Chicago Cubs v San Diego Padres The season is already one-fourth of the way finished, and there are already clear front-runners for the National League MVP award. Manny Machado appears to be the clear favorite to start the season, but who could potentially challenge the third baseman for the prestigious award? This article will rank the top five NL MVP favorites. Top 5 NL MVP favorites
Chicago Cubs v San Diego Padres #5 Nolan Arenado St Louis Cardinals 3B
St. Louis Cardinals v New York Mets 2022 Statline: 9 HR, 32 RBI, .288/.351/.545/.895 has cooled off as of late, but after winning the National League Player of the Month in April, Arenado is still a top candidate for the league's MVP. Arenado ranks in the top 10 in the National League in OPS, HR, RBI, and Doubles. #4 Pete Alonso New York Mets 1B
New York Mets v Colorado Rockies - Game One 2022 Statline: 11 HR, 41 RBI, .282/.347/.511/.858 Pete Alonso is one of the game's most powerful hitters and comes in at #4 on the early NL MVP list. Alonso leads the National League in RBIs and is only one behind the league-lead in home runs with 11. Here, watch Alonso come up clutch with a walk-off homer for the Mets. #3 Mookie Betts Los Angeles Dodgers OF
Arizona Diamondbacks v Los Angeles Dodgers 2022 Statline: 12 HR, 30 RBI, .292/.385/.578/.963 is off to a great start to his 2022 season after a disappointing 2021. Betts leads the league in home runs and runs scored. If Betts keeps these numbers up and with his great defense in right field, then he will continue to be a top choice for the award. #2 Paul Goldschmidt St Louis Cardinals 1B
San Francisco Giants v St. Louis Cardinals 2022 Statline: 7 HR, 33 RBI, .344/.411/.575/.986 Paul Goldschmidt has been one of the best hitters in baseball since 2012 and is continuing his consistent production in 2022. Goldschmidt is in the top five in OPS, batting average, RBIs, hits, and doubles. #1 Manny Machado San Diego Padres 3B
San Diego Padres v San Francisco Giants 2022 Statline: 8 HR, 27 RBI, .368/.441/.601/1.042 As of May 25, Manny Machado is the NL MVP. Machado has continued his stellar career by leading the league in OPS, batting average, hits, and on-base percentage. NL MVP Honorable Mentions
Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies, OF/DH Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves 2022 Statline: 10 HR, 31 RBI, .302/.352/.617/.969 Last year's MVP winner is certainly in consideration for a repeat. is being left off the list due to his current injury that has caused him to be limited to DH. C.J. Cron, Colorado Rockies, 1B San Francisco Giants v Colorado Rockies 2022 Statline: 11 HR, 32 RBI, .311/.356/.585/.941 C.J. Cron is off to a great start to his 2022 season and is among the leaders in several offensive categories. Cron will certainly be in the mix for the award if he continues to put up numbers like this. Eric Hosmer, San Diego Padres, 1B Milwaukee Brewers v San Diego Padres 2022 Statline: 4 HR, 24 RBI, .327/.392/.460/.852 Eric Hosmer has been one of the most consistent first basemen over the past decade. His 2022 season may end up being his best season yet. Hosmer's glove on the field and tremendous contact skills at the plate will keep the veteran first baseman in consideration for the league's top award. What do you think about the list? Comment below and follow the Sportskeeda Baseball page for more. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found