MLB First-Half MVPs Revealed

The Pirates' Paul Skenes is their lone All-Star despite Braxton Ashcraft's superior stats. Meanwhile, Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds helped transform Pittsburgh's offense but were snubbed. Mike Trout returns for the Angels after being named an All-Star starter, while Bobby Witt Jr. leads the AL in WAR for the Royals. Hunter Goodman ranks second in NL home runs but isn't an All-Star, and Juan Soto carries the Mets' offense with NL-leading OBP and OPS. catcross.biz

Luis Arraez has been a Giants' steal, leading all second basemen in batting average and OPS. Chase Burns defies his team's poor rotation with a 10-1 record and 2.40 ERA. Several teams have their MVPs not representing them in Philadelphia, highlighting how All-Star selections don't always reflect the most valuable contributors to first-half success.