7 eye-opening stats from Mike Trout's MVP 2016 season

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You don't have to be a Doctor of Sabermetrics to appreciate the greatness of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.

The 25-year-old won his second career AL MVP award in 2016, his fifth consecutive year finishing either first or second in voting.

Trout's numbers across the board are astounding, but dig a little bit deeper and it becomes quite evident why he has been one of the best hitters in the game.

Thanks to Inside Edge, we can take a look at Trout's approach at the plate in the 2016 season, and some of the specific tendencies that make him so extraordinary:

• Batted .613 (19-for-31) on the first pitch – .350 league average
• Chased just 29% of pitches with two strikes – 43.4% league average
• Swung at 49.1% of pitches with two strikes – 61% league average
• Led the majors with a .441 OBP
• Went to the opposite field 37.8% of the time with runners in scoring position (34 of 90 times put in play) – 29.4% league average
• Swung and missed at changeups just 19.2% of the time (20/104) – 31.2% league average
• Had 162 opportunities to ground into double plays, and did so just 3.1% of the time (five GIDP) – 11.2% league average

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