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Detroit Tigers: Handing Out First Half Awards

By Aaron Huizenga

Jun 16, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; DDetroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) fields a grounder against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; DDetroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) fields a grounder against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 2, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (3) throws the ball from his knees during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Valuable Player – Ian Kinsler

Kinsler has been the catalyst behind the strong first half numbers put up by this team so far. Kinsler has been leading off all season and has been a consistent threat that mixes in speed and power.

He has added 16 home runs this season, putting him on pace for his first 30 home run season since 2011. He also has nine stolen bases and is one of the few Tigers that opposing teams have to worry about swiping a bag. Perhaps most importantly, he currently is 3rd in all of baseball scoring 71 runs. Kinsler is finding a way to get on base and giving the big bats behind him an opportunity to drive him in.

Honorable Mention – Nick Castellanos, Cameron Maybin

Next: Most Valuable Pitcher

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