No one could have known in 1966 and 1967, when Frank Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski won back-to-back Triple Crowns, that the feat wouldn't be matched again for 45 years. Miguel Cabrera ended that drought Wednesday night. But Cabrera wasn't the only player to make history in 2012, as three pitchers threw perfect games -- the most in a single season. Both achievements are rare; just 23 pitchers have tossed perfect games, and only 10 hitters have led in batting average, runs batted in and home runs since 1920. And keep this in mind: Of those 10 Triple Crown hitters, the previous nine are in the Hall of Fame.

• SupaFlySlammaJammazz...:" A lot of it is mental too. Knowing the opposing pitcher, his arsenal, what he likes to throw on 2-2- counts for his strikeout pitch, being patient and selective. A very good player. We probably won't see another 3 Crown in a long time."
• bri_weaver:"Not even worried whether or not Cabrera wins the MVP award. Every year someone is handed the MVP award by a panel of voters, but Cabrera accomplished something based solely on his sheer talent, and had not been done in 45 years. Much more proud of Cabrera earning the TC and the Tigers winning the division."
• Black.Ice:"Cabrera hit 40 doubles to Trout's 27. You don't need to steal second if you're already there."
• scoocar:"Perennial all-start first basemen happily moves to play toughest position on the infield to accomodate adding another first basemen and then promptly wins Triple Crown which hasn't been done in 45 years. Does anyone really think someone else could be MVP?"
• Mustelvulpo:"Since WW2- Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Carl Yaztrzemski, Miguel Cabrera- that's elite company."
• 400vras:"Congrats. Joining Mantle, Williams, Gherig, Yaz is incredible. Other than RBI almost similar numbers to Yaz. Great to be able to see it. Who knows if we will see it again in our lifetime."
• mjr6638:"Props to my fellow Royals fans who showed up in force for a 71 win team on a Wednesday night to cheer Cabrera and give him the ovation he deserved...very nice."

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