2022 NL MVP, Paul Goldschmidt, "slugging gentleman"

Today's player is the 2022 National League MVP Award Winner, Paul Goldschmidt, whom I have already introduced as a possible WBC participant for the USA.

The seven-time All-Star captured his first MVP award after finishing this season with a batting average of .317, 35 home runs, and 115 RBIs, seeking the Triple Crown until the middle of the season.

His wRC of 177 was particularly remarkable for placing first in the National League and third-highest among all batters.

Our baseball analyst says, "I like him, who is gentlemanly, humble, and dedicated to baseball and his team. He always understands what to do for his team. He will be one of the players who can be active for a longer time."

Paul Goldschmidt participated in the previous WBC.

Goldschmidt joined the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 8th round of the 2009 MLB Draft and made his big league debut in 2011. In the following year, he became the regular first baseman for Arizona.

The right-handed slugger hit .302 with 36 homers and 125 RBIs to lead the National League in 2013. He has already had 315 shots with his 35th of this season. 

The big bat has won the NL Silver Slugger Award five times, including the 2022 and Gold Glove Awards four times. His five-time Silver Slugger is the most in MLB among first basemen.

The 35-year-old slugger showed no sign of slowing down because he powerfully finished this season with a .317 batting average(3rd in the NL), 35 homers(5th in the NL), 115 RBIs(2nd in the NL), .404 OBP(2nd in the NL), SLG .578(1st in the NL), OPS .982(1st in the NL) and 324 TB(2nd in the NL).
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He will be a great addition to the USA of the 2023 World Baseball Classic.​

(MLB No.246 KAISPO No.1425)