Alex Bregman was the AL MVP runner-up in 2019. The player who finished ahead of him in the voting is this generation’s greatest player, Mike Trout. Bregman had a Trout-like year in ‘19, hitting .296/.423/.592 with 41 home runs. Bregman led baseball in walks and also walked more than he struck out, something no other qualified hitter did that year. What’s even more impressive is that he walked 36 more times than he struck out.
Bregman’s defense at third base is also noteworthy, as his glove at the hot corner is one of the best. Aside from being a significant contributor at the plate and in the field, Bregman’s an above-average runner on the basepaths as well.