Early Tuesday morning, ESPN published an article that detailed predictions for the MVP, CY-Young, and Rookie of the Year in both the National and American Leagues. Over 32 MLB experts were surveyed for the article so you know there was a ton of good conversation and differing viewpoints.
The only member of the Padres to be mentioned for any of the NL awards discussed was Fernando Tatis Jr. He received just a single vote for the National League MVP, which was given to him by ESPN’s Sam Miller. When asked why he picked Tatis, here’s what he had to say:
“Tatis was fourth in the National League in WAR per game last year — behind the top three MVP finishers — and even a little growth from his age-20 season would put him near Trout levels in a full season.