Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko makes Most Valuable Player candidate list – MLB News
Paul Konerko has finally hit the list of American League Most Valuable Player candidates. The decision shall be taken in December and there are already enough media speculations about it. The player representing the Chicago White Sox has had a wonderful
performance since the commencement of this season.
While Konerko has virtually symbolised perfection with his performance, he does not wish to seek recognition for it. In fact, he had a crisp response to offer when he was inquired about he felt about being the candidate of ALMVP.
He said, "Some of the questions. You have to just say you are not going to answer some of them, whether they pertain to you that day or whatever it might be that game.”
Even his comparison with other players irks him. “I don't know why everyone has to compare something as better or worse," Konerko said. "My work the routine of showing up every day and navigating yourself through the day and prepare to play, was good last
year. So far, so good this year.”
Having remained at-bat 63 times in June, the player has 26 hits and 13 runs to his credit with 18 RBIs coupled with 10 home-runs that have made his average .413. The overall record of Konerko makes another interesting read.
He has an average of .282 in his overall career with the 1922 games he has played, remaining 6914 times at-bat and having had 1950 hits. Konerko has scored 1010 runs which is beyond good.
Of the last 10 games that he has played for his team, Konerko has been the sole contributor in winning six of them and losing four. The player has remained third in batting average in the AL with .327 averages this season coupled with being second in the
AL in home-runs and RBIs with 21 runs and 59 respectively.
The last two years has brought about a significant improvement in his offensive game strategy whereby he has taken upon the starters and relievers with the zeal barely seen in the hitters dominating the baseball list currently.
His name being included for Most Valuable Player is recognition of his tremendous talent. Although Konerko does not like the attention on his personal statistics, his inclusion on the list was predicted. His performance this season has shown everyone his
incredible skill and hard working team effort that he has put in the game.
Even though he has phenomenally adorned his statistics with big performances, the player believes in having team results instead of perpetually working for improving a personal record.
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