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Paul Goldschmidt is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals. Known for his well-rounded offensive and defensive abilities, he has won multiple Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards throughout his career. In 2022, he achieved a career highlight by winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award while playing for the Cardinals, finishing the season with a .317 batting average, 35 home runs, and 115 runs batted in.
He is widely recognized as a consistent power hitter and a veteran leader in the clubhouse.
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What did Paul Goldschmidt do to win the 2022 National League MVP?
With St. Louis, Goldschmidt batted .317 with 35 home runs and 115 RBI in 2022. He also led the National League in slugging percentage and OPS.
Which teams is Paul Goldschmidt most closely associated with?
Goldschmidt debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011 and became their everyday first baseman. Arizona traded him to the St. Louis Cardinals before the 2019 season.
Has Paul Goldschmidt won a World Series?
He did not win one during his six seasons with St. Louis from 2019 through 2024. The Cardinals reached the postseason several times in that span but did not advance to the World Series.
What type of hitter is Paul Goldschmidt?
He is a right-handed first baseman known for power, walks and better baserunning than is typical for the position. His career honors include multiple Gold Gloves, Silver Sluggers and seven All-Star selections through 2022.
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