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Guardians 2021 in Review

2021 Guardians #10 MVP: Zach Plesac

Zach Plesac’s innings total reached a new high in 2021, but so did his ERA

2021 Guardians #9 MVP: Triston McKenzie

McKenzie gave Cleveland exactly what was needed in 2021, and that was awfully valuable

2021 Guardians #8 MVP: Aaron Civale

Injuries shortened a new look for Aaron Civale in 2021

2021 Guardians #7 MVP: Shane Bieber

Shane Bieber was barely able to top his innings total from 2020, but when he was available he was still great

2021 Guardians #6 MVP: Myles Straw

The midseason acquisition earned fans with excellent fielding and consistent batting

2021 Guardians #5 MVP: Franmil Reyes

The big man crushed dingers and made us smile. He’s the core of the Guardians lineup and key to their future success.

2021 Guardians #4 MVP: Amed Rosario

Where will he land next year on the field? In our hearts?

2021 Guardians #3 MVP: Cal Quantrill

The third-best player for Cleveland year was a pitcher who rose from the ashes of a five-alarm fire in the rotation

2021 Guardians #2 MVP: Emmanuel Clase

The second-best player for Cleveland this year was a reliever, and somehow he’s poised to get even better

2021 Guardians #1 MVP: José Ramírez

There was never a doubt

Cleveland Guardians 2021 MVP voting

Who was the Guardians’ best player of 2021? You decide.