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Christian Yelich is an American professional baseball outfielder who won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2018 with the Milwaukee Brewers. That season, he batted .326 with 36 home runs and led the National League in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Yelich began his MLB career with the Miami Marlins in 2013 and won a Gold Glove Award with Miami in 2014. He was traded to the Brewers prior to the 2018 season.
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Why did Christian Yelich win the 2018 National League MVP award?
Yelich batted .326 with 36 home runs and 110 RBIs in his first season with Milwaukee. He led the National League in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS while carrying the Brewers to the NL Championship Series.
How close did Christian Yelich come to winning consecutive MVP awards?
Yelich followed his 2018 MVP season with another elite campaign in 2019. He finished second to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger after a fractured kneecap ended his season in September.
Which team traded Christian Yelich to the Brewers?
The Miami Marlins traded Yelich to Milwaukee in January 2018. Miami received a prospect package led by Lewis Brinson, while Yelich immediately became the centerpiece of the Brewers' lineup.
Has Christian Yelich won a batting title?
Yes. His .326 average was the best in the National League in 2018, and he repeated as the league's batting champion with a .329 average in 2019.
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