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Best overall hitter: Miguel Cabrera

Photograph By Rick Osentoski/US Presswire

Note: Keith Law made the selections in each category.
All the Tigers slugger did in 2012 was become the first player in 45 years to win the Triple Crown (.330 BA, 44 HR, 130 RBI). There isn't a more complete hitter in the game.
  • Best Overall Hitter: Miguel Cabrera
  • Best Power: Prince Fielder
  • Best Plate Discipline: Buster Posey
  • Best Fastball: Justin Verlander
  • Best Breaking Ball: Sergio Romo
  • Best Changeup: Joaquin Benoit
  • Best Control (Starter): Matt Cain
  • Best Control 
(Reliever): Sergio Romo
  • Best Baserunner: Quintin Berry
  • Best Defender (infielder): Brandon Crawford
  • Best Defender 
(Outfielder): Austin Jackson
  • Best Infield Arm: Pablo Sandoval
  • Best Outfield Arm: Hunter Pence
  • Best Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander
  • Best Relief Pitcher: Sergio Romo
  • Best Bench Player: Avi Garcia
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