Despite how it might have felt at some points, the Astros currently have the second best record in the American League, sitting just a game behind the Yankees at 57-33 and on pace for their third straight season of over 100 wins. And you don’t get to that position without some strong individual performances. So with that, here’s a look at the players who have had the best first halves, and what it would take for them to seal the deal on a major award at the year’s end.
The case so far:
Bregman has followed up his breakout 2018 campaign, which saw him finish in fifth place in MVP voting, with a season that might even be an improvement.