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2005 player of the year ratings.
1. Albert PUJOLS, Cardinals--The central figure on a Cardinals club that has won 205 regular season games over the last two years put up outstanding offensive numbers with a .330 batting average, 41 homers, 129 runs scored, 117 RBI, .609 slugging percentage and 16 stolen bases. Without his bat, defense, and leadership, the Cardinals are an average team. With him in the middle of their lineup they are N.L. Central Division champs.
2. Derrek LEE, Cubs--A Gold Glove defender at first, Lee led all major league hitters with a .335 average, 99 extra-base hits, 50 doubles, 393 total bases and a .662 slugging percentage while clubbing 46 homers, scoring 120 runs and driving in 107.
3. Alex RODRIGUEZ, Yankees--Despite struggling in the postseason, Rodriguez was instrumental in helping the Yankees capture the American League East Division title for the 10th consecutive season by leading the A.L. in homers with 48 while batting .321 with 130 RBI and 124 runs scored. A solid defender at third, A-Rod also stole 21 bases.
4. David ORTIZ, Red Sox--The powerful left-handed DH led the major leagues with 148 RBI while clubbing 47 homers, 40 doubles and scoring 119 runs. He was most valuable with runners in scoring position--hitting .352 with 14 doubles, seven home runs and 92 RBI. With the game on the line, he was the most feared hitter in the league.
5. Andruw JONES, Braves--With injuries crippling the Braves offense for parts of the 2005 season, Andruw Jones came through and helped carry Atlanta to their 14th consecutive division title with his major league-leading 51 home runs and National League best 128 RBL
6. Mark TEIXEIRA, Rangers--The slugging first baseman clubbed 43 home runs while establishing a major league record for switch-hitters with 144 RBI. His emergence as an all-around hitter included a .301 batting average, 194 hits, 112 runs scored, 41 doubles and .575 slugging percentage.
8. Miguel CABRERA, Marlins--At 22, the young third baseman/outfielder continues to raise the bar of his limitless talent by setting or equaling career highs with 33 home runs, 116 RBI, 106 runs, 43 doubles, 198 hits and a .323 batting mark.
- Boone's all-out play drives Indians right by White Sox: His four hits, four RBI...
- Newspaper article from: Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH) April 5, 2006 700+ words
...and a good day for the White Sox to hand out World Series...an 8-2 win over the White Sox, and an opportunity to...had four hits and four RBI, stole a base, made a...third base and leveled White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski...
- Tribe decides to win: RBI double by Michaels in 11th sends Indians to series...
- Newspaper article from: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) April 6, 2006 700+ words
...4-3 over the Chicago White Sox in an 11-inning game...fourth hit of the game, an RBI double. It was one of...scoring position. The White Sox left 13, seven in scoring...single to present the White Sox with two runs in the sixth...
- Mayne's 4 RBI help Royals down White Sox.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Kaegel, Dick July 17, 2002 700+ words
...as the Royals skewered the Chicago White Sox, 8-6, extending their winning...batsmanship materialized against the White Sox at an opportune time. Both Mike...single. Mayne also delivered an RBI single in the fourth and sixth innings...
- Mayne's 4 RBI help Royals down White Sox.
- News wire article from: Kansas City Star July 18, 2002 700+ words
...as the Royals skewered the Chicago White Sox, 8-6, extending their winning...batsmanship materialized against the White Sox at an opportune time. Both Mike...single. Mayne also delivered an RBI single in the fourth and sixth innings...
- Tribe's Garko makes his case for first: His 3 hits, 5 RBI lead Tribe over White...
- Newspaper article from: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) September 27, 2006 700+ words
...With seven home runs, 41 RBI and a .299 batting average...Tribe stomped on the Chicago White Sox 6-0 at Jacobs Field. Manager...of Garko. "He has a lot of RBI in limited at-bats hitting...average, 35 homers and 113 RBI, Konerko is one of the few...
- Hamels, Utley boost All-Star stock in win: Phillies ace ups record to 9-2;...
- Newspaper article from: Morning Call (Allentown, PA) June 13, 2007 700+ words
...s 7-3 interleague win over the White Sox to reprise their respective roles...and two runs scored. He raised his RBI total to 52, behind only Houston...their lead, Hamels never gave the White Sox a chance to rally. He allowed four...
- Buehrle, White Sox remain hot; pitcher wins 15th; Clayton's 4 RBI lead rout of...
- News wire article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) September 30, 2001 700+ words
...Cleveland's victory over Minnesota Saturday all but eliminated the White Sox from playoff contention, it doesn't take a telescope to find...seven more runs to reach the 30-homer/100-run/100-RBI plateau for the third consecutive season. The only other Sox...
- Buehrle, White Sox remain hot; pitcher wins 15th; Clayton's 4 RBI lead rout of...
- News wire article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Sullivan, Paul September 29, 2001 700+ words
...Cleveland's victory over Minnesota Saturday all but eliminated the White Sox from playoff contention, it doesn't take a telescope to find...seven more runs to reach the 30-homer/100-run/100-RBI plateau for the third consecutive season. The only other Sox...
- Dye's solo homer, 3 RBI help Garland turn White Sox' fortunes.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) May 17, 2006 700+ words
...retired the final nine batters he faced. He was rewarded when the White Sox mounted a three-run rally to seize a 5-2 victory over Tampa...the fifth and a sacrifice fly in the sixth, hit a two-out RBI double to put the Sox in front 3-2. Dye is batting .588...
- Olerud has 2 home runs, 7 RBI as Mariners pummel White Sox.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) August 3, 2003 700+ words
...Greenstein SEATTLE _ Perhaps a new slogan is in order. 2003 Chicago White Sox: feast or famine. A team that couldn't do anything right...night. "He kept his pitches down and kept us off balance," White Sox manager Jerry Manuel said. So goes life for the Sox, who...
Source: HighBeam Research, 2005 player of the year ratings.