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Originally Posted by 49ersSF

From 2001 through 2008 Lance Berkman statistically is nearly identical to Mike Trout 2012 through 2019.

Berkman

.303 BA .417 OBA .564 SLG .980 OPS 1322 Hits 298 2B 263 HR 584 Extra Base Hits 61 SB

Trout

.306 BA .421 OBA .587 SLG 1.008 OPS 1353 Hits 254 2B 297 HR 599 Extra Base Hits 197 SB

Berkman had 4 top 5 MVP finishes during that period. The only year Mike Trout would have a chance at an MVP if he played at his peak during 2001-2008 would be 2007.

3 MVP's is an amazing accomplishment in any era, but some eras are much stronger than others. They are not all the same. Trout definitely benefited from playing during a period where he did not have much competition.

2014

1. Mike Trout
2. Victor Martinez
3. Michael Brantly

2016

1. Mike Trout
2. Mookie Betts
3. Jose Altuve

2019

1. Mike Trout
2. Alex Bregman
3. Marcus Semien

Lance Berkman had guys like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Albert Pujols, and Chipper Jones are in competition yearly for the award.

Trout's MVP's are similar to those of Dale Murphy. There is nothing much that stands out about them, with the exception of the fact that he won them.

This is good knowledge!