Simple: He was the best player in the AL that year. He was a dominant pitcher from the start of the season. The position players in the AL did not put up a strong case that year.
Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in 2011.
Hank Greenberg in 1940. Since then, pitchers Hal Newhouser won MVP in 1944 and 1945, Denny McLain in 1968, and Willie Hernandez in 1984.
In 2011, Justin Verlander won 24 games.
Justin Verlander
Prior to the 2011 season when Justin Verlander did it ... Joe Coleman of the 1973 Tigers went 23-15.
Derrick Rose
No, Derrick Rose did.
Yes. LeBron James won the MVP award for the 2011-12 season.
Kobe will win because he will have something to put his mind on he is unstoppable in is the best
Justin Verlander was the last Detroit Tiger to win the Rookie of the year award, in 2006.
American League: Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in 2006. National League: Dontrell Willis of the Florida Marlins in 2003.
Durant has not yet won an NBA MVP award since he entered the league. He has a chance in the 2011-12 season if there is one.