Breaking down NL MVP leading contenders Paul Goldschmidt vs. Austin Riley

Paul Goldschmidt is the favorite in the National League MVP race for the 2022 season. Austin Riley is nine years younger than Goldchmidt. Riley was the NL Player of the Month in July, batting .423 with a 1.344 OPS, 11 homers, 25 RBIs, 15 doubles and 21 runs scored in 26 games.

Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Riley are the leading contenders for the NL MVP award. Riley has the edge in home runs and doubles. Goldchmidt has more RBIs, runs scored and walks more than Riley. The last two are important, but so are other statistics.

Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Riley are the two leading contenders for the NL MVP award. They are separated by 70 points in OPS and 33 points on OPS+ according to the statistics. The home park of Goldchmidt's team is a 94 for batters, while Riley's is 104.

Paul Goldschmidt is the current NL MVP contender. Austin Riley is equal to Goldchmidt when it comes to power stats.

Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Riley are the two leading contenders for the NL MVP award. Riley plays the tougher position, third base, while Goldchmidt plays first base.

Paul Goldschmidt is the current NL MVP contender. Austin Riley is a close second. Riley has been good with runners in scoring position, but Goldchmidt has better on-base percentage, more walks than strikeouts and 15 more RBIs than Riley in 26 fewer plate appearances.

Paul Goldschmidt is the NL MVP. Austin Riley is having a fantastic season.