Simple answer: Cody Bellinger is not the National League MVP because several other players have had far more impressive statistical seasons. Bellinger saved the Dodgers early in the season, and his slugging powered them through much of the summer. One important caveat: I do not buy the pedantic argument that “valuable” is different from “best.” The best players provide the most value. Votto has had, in my opinion, the best season. The Dodgers’ internal metrics on framing rate Grandal as one of the game’s best — perhaps the game’s best.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 02, 2017 17:15 UTC