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Will anyone ever win the Triple Crown in hitting again?
The last to win it was Yaz in 1967, 40 years ago. Given the drought since the award was won the last time, do you ever think we will see someone win it again, and who could it be? To add further speculation, despite Yaz winning it in 1967, the last true Major League Triple Crown winner (different definition from just Triple Crown) was Mantle in 1956, who led in all three categories in both leagues.
Bernardo --- I like the A-Rod pick but not sure about David Ortiz. He is starting to have major issues with his knees and legs in general. I respect the big guy, but he needs to shed a few pounds and work on staying in shape. I think that it would be worthy of note, however, if a DH were to win it. Gave you a Thumb's Up anyway for the thought process.
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- The Mick 7Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's highly unlikely. Teams travel more. There are no more double headers per say. Pitchers hardly ever go the distance. With middle relief, setup and closers, all throwing with fresh arms during the games, the hitter is at a gross disadvantage.
It would take a very special ball player to do it. Someone with Mickey Mantle type talent.
- EhoLv 51 decade ago
I think someone will, it's a pretty offense oriented game today, even now that the steroid era is "over". I think Arod could get locked in and have a great year batting average-wise and pull it off.
Based on last year it looks like Holladay could have the talent to do so. Also I have always thought that Miguel Cabrera, Pujols and Vlad Guerrero could do it. How about Ryan Braun? I know nothin about him, but he had a monster rookie year.
Based on age and talent (and now lineup protection) I'd say Cabrera has the best shot.
- 1 decade ago
hahah yeah man look every1 has great years some unbielevable whether they lucky o not like look at tom brady some 1 eventually dont worry bout that but take yo mind off arod he gets too incosistent wen he do bad pujols yeah maybe cause he can bat 340 when he hittin 40 homers ryan howard maybe but he get like arod can be incosistent wit average, but ill tell you who mite if they continue to dominate like dey are..... miguel cabrera b/c he averages 30 homers a year and he only 24 and he gettin better it everything and even tho he a leadoff, he can be a real power threat as well in number 3 spot..... hanley ramirez he is amazin and can definitly come in the top 3 and possibly win it if he becomes more consistent look for him to have 36-42 homers wit a 337 average if he stays healthy and over 100 rbis if he bats 3rd also soriano if hes healthy n consistent
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Many possibilities, but it will involve luck, an injury-free season, and a dangerous bat behind or in front to make pitchers pitch to the batter. The most likely (based on past performance) persons who might achieve the triple crown in batting might be:
Albert Pujols (my personal favorite)
Alex Rodriguez
David Ortiz
Vladimir Guerrero
Matt Holliday
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
If it were to happen I would only give two players the possibility to acieve it.
1.) Alex Rodriguez because he always leads the league in HRs and RBIs, he could posibly get this BA up.
2.) David Ortiz because in 2006 he hit for power with 54HRs and last year he has a .332 BA, he could put those two together and depending on how others are doing he might win it, since the Red Sox are a run scoring machine RBIs wont be hard to get.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Alex Rodriguez
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I think that Arod has a real shot. He led 2 catagories last year and I think that he could get a .340 season sometime in his career. It all depends on the rest of the lineup.
- Kenny MLv 41 decade ago
yea, i think you'll see one of those guys like a-rod win the triple crown again. he was pretty close this year. he led the league in RBI and HR, but not in AVG. one of those power hitters who also hit for average too will win it.
- 1 decade ago
ya, guys like a-rod, pujols, and Helton have come close. I do believe that matt holliday has a very good chance as well as miguel cabrera