We are going to kick off are look at the 2009 MLB season with a look at the final regualr season individual stat leaders, to be followed by the indivdual award winners, and of course playoff coverage. On top of that we will take a look at the season for each MLB team in turn. For now, here is who lead each league in key statistical catergories for hitters:
Home Runs
American League
Carlos Pena Tampa Bay Rays 39
Mark Teixeira New York Yankees 39
Jason Bay Boston Red Sox 36
Aaron Hill Toronto Blue Jays 36
National League
Albert Pujols St. Louis Cardinals 47
Ryan Howard Philadelphia Phillies 45
Prince Fielder Milwaukee Brewers 44
Mark Reynolds Arizona Diamondbacks 44
RBI’s
American League
Teixeira 122
Bay 119
Adam Lind Toronto Blue Jays 114
National League
Howard 141
Fielder 138
Pujols 135
Batting Average
American League
Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins .364
Ichiro Suzuki Seattle Mariners .352
Dereck Jeter New York Yankees .334
National League
Hanley Ramirez Florida Marlins .342
Pujols .329
Pablo Sandoval San Francsco Giants .329
