2010 Player Predictions
A few days ago I submitted the official BoKnowz.com team predictions for 2010 with the Red Sox topping the Phillies in the World Series. That one is looking really good right now, by the way. So now that the season is 1/4860ths old after the BoSox comeback win over the Yanks on Easter, it is time for the real Opening Day…and also time for me to go on record with the rest of my 2010 Major League forecast.
This one is more fun because it is player-centric. Below you will find my prognostication for the leader in each major statistical category as well as the major year-end awards.
So without further ado, I present my 2010 baseball player predictions…
THE LEADERS
A.L. Batting Average: Joe Mauer, Twins (.370)
N.L. Batting Average: Pablo Sandoval, Giants (.333)
A.L. Runs: Denard Span, Twins (119)
N.L. Runs: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins (122)
A.L. Stolen Bases: Elvis Andrus, Rangers (55)
N.L. Stolen Bases: Nyjer Morgan, Nationals (63)
A.L. OPS: Joe Mauer, Twins (1.075)
N.L. OPS: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (1.120)
A.L. Home Runs: Nelson Cruz, Rangers (40)
N.L. Home Runs: Prince Fielder, Brewers (44)
A.L. RBI: Mark Teixeira, Yankees (135)
N.L. RBI: Albert Pujols, Cardinals (133)
A.L. Wins: C.C. Sabathia, Yankees (21)
N.L. Wins: Roy Halladay, Phillies (24)
A.L. ERA: Zack Greinke, Royals (2.69)
N.L. ERA: Chris Carpenter, Cardinals (2.78)
A.L. WHIP: Felix Hernandez, Mariners (1.09)
N.L. WHIP: Roy Halladay, Phillies (1.07)
A.L. Strikeouts: Justin Verlander, Tigers (244)
N.L. Strikeouts: Tim Lincecum, Giants (250)
A.L. Saves: Mariano Rivera, Yankees (41)
N.L. Saves: Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers (40)
THE AWARDS
A.L. Rookie of the Year: Austin Jackson, Tigers
N.L. Rookie of the Year: Jason Heyward, Braves
A.L. Cy Young: Jon Lester, Red Sox
N.L. Cy Young: Roy Halladay, Phillies
A.L. MVP: Joe Mauer, Twins
N.L. MVP: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Yes, I am predicting that Mauer and Pujols will repeat as MVPs because to me they are head and shoulders the best players in their respective leagues. I just double-checked Baseball-Reference.com and the same A.L. and N.L. MVP has not won in back-to-back years…ever. So while that prediction may not seem so bold at first, the fact that it is unprecedented makes it pretty darn bold in my book. So, what say you? I’d like to hear some of your player predictions as the 2010 season gets underway. Play ball!
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