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Originally Posted by TheStout
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With the Angels not going to the post season, even with Trout's monster season it will be highly unlikely he'd win. If the tables were turned and the Angels were in the post season and Cabrera still winning the Triple Crown and the Tigers NOT making the playoffs now THAT would be a close decision..
Other 30/50 players (I forgot both those guys accomplished it)
1987 - Eric Davis ........ 37 HR / 50 SB
1990 - Barry Bonds .... 33 HR / 52 SB
Seeing a Rickey Henderson like player in this era is fantastic. Henderson was breaking out 20/80 seasons when it was thought impossible and was a hair away from 30 HR/60 SB+. Power and speed. Trout's CS numbers are sick ... 49 successful SBs and only caught 4 times. Really hope he stays healthy and effective. Seasons like this may bring too much pressure on him at that young age.
Besides the 40/40 guys: Soriano, Rodriguez, Bonds and Conseco there have been overlooked incredible seasons.
For example:
1997 - Larry Walker 49 HR/ 33 SB
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