We’re not at the All-Star break but Paul Goldschmidt is surely making a case for NL MVP. Entering Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman was batting a league high .335 and has 13 home runs.
Those stats were dramatically bumped up as Goldschmidt had himself a massive day. Don’t get me wrong, beating up on the Pirates is like beating a blind person at darts but hitting three home runs and having eight RBI in a doubleheader is impressive regardless of the opponent. This, along with a home run the night before, makes it clear Goldschmidt has some momentum.
Goldschmidt’s eight RBI is the most for a Cardinals player in a single day since Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in the same inning in 1999.
Many showed their amazement at what Goldschmidt did and reiterated that he should be an MVP candidate. Goldschmidt finished second for NL MVP in 2013 and 2015.
Paul Goldschmidt has finished second in MVP voting twice and third once. The way he's going, this may be the year he finally wins one. https://t.co/N497pCtL3L
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) June 15, 2022