From its colorful beginnings more than a century ago, baseball's annual Most Valuable Player Award has become the most prestigious (and contentious) individual honor in the sport. No accolade means more to players, fans or the media. No other award can claim a voting history so rich in alleged snubs, grudges, conspiracies and incompetence.

Examining the most controversial ballots, this book attempts to settle some arguments and answer some compelling questions: Which of the so-called "worst MVPs" holds up to modern statistical analysis? Who cast the single worst vote in MVP history? Does racial bias influence the vote?

Who really deserved the award in a given year?

About the Author
Jeremy Lehrman has been a professional speechwriter, ghostwriter, and copywriter for 20 years. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Reviews
"Expertly researched and written, and rarely gets bogged down or boring. Lehrman does an excellent job with the research and writing, and Baseball's Most Baffling MVP Ballots is a fun and easy read...fantastic"-Mike Lynch, Seamheads; "Ever since Justin Morneau beat out Derek Jeter and a cast of thousands for the MVP, I have been waiting for exactly this book."-Rob Neyer, author of Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball series; "This information-packed paperback, loaded with statistics, also features oddities and ironies associated with the prestigious prize...a Best Baseball Book, 2016"-Sports Collectors Digest; "a terrific book...witty, well-researched and well-written...it is one that serious baseball fans must read...5 of 5 stars (Outstanding)"-Lance Smith, The Guy Who Reviews Sports Books; "the book is beautifully written, well researched, and meticulously edited...a must read"-Innings Pitched.



Book Information
ISBN 9781476666754
Author Jeremy Lehrman
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 345g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm