You're right Barry...Versalles's stats are far from the norm for a league MVP.
However, 1965 was a very down year for American League hitters:
Oliva led the league with a .321 BA and only two others hit .300
Tony C. lead in HRs with 32.
Rocky Colavito led in RBI with 108.
Versalles - .273 - 19 - 77
He was second in SB (Campaneris) and Hits (Oliva)
He led in WAR for position players, Runs, Doubles, Triples
(and PA, AB, & Ks)
and won the Gold Glove at a vital defensive position.
His second half splits were .303/.349/.500
He hit .353 in August & .337 in September.
I know Series play isn't considered, but he did well there - .286/.333/.500
Once again, these are not the numbers of a 'normal' year MVP, but he, IMO, was clearly the best in the league that year. He received 19 of 20 votes.
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