In 2012, the MLB crowned their first triple crown winner since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 when Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera hit for 44 home runs and 139 RBI on a batting average of .330.
Cabrera finished the day at 4-for-4 with three home runs, five RBI and four runs scored. Even as his team lost, it's hard to place blame on a player that put on one of the best performances you'll see all season.
As one might expect, the Twittersphere erupted in praise for Cabrera, providing unbiased evaluation on his greatness. Regardless of how it was said, the general consensus was that he is the best hitter in the world.
Amongst the players weighing in on his greatness was none other than Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen, quite the well-rounded player in his own regard, kept it short and sweet.
Another individual to sing Cabrera's praises was Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper. Harper, making his case for MVP by playing well in every sense of the word, wasn't so modest about his praise.
When it comes right down to it, there are only so many words that can describe what Cabrera does as a hitter. Not only is he one of the world's best at making contact, but he's an elite deep-ball threat that appears to be the class of the American League in every statistical area.
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