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Old 12-19-2018, 03:09 PM
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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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