Howie Kendrick named 2019 NLCS MVP

An unlikely hero has emerged for the Washington Nationals this postseason. And after the team completed their NLCS sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, this veteran infielder was rewarded for his incredible play.

36-year old Howie Kendrick was officially announced as the 2019 NLCS MVP following the National’s 7-4 series-clinching win on Tuesday. For a player that is just a year and a half removed from career-threatening right Achilles injury, he has learned never to take these types of moments for granted.

“All the sweat, blood and tears and grinding, the losses, the wins, everything comes down to this moment right here…I can truly say this is the best time of my career, the best moment of my career.” said Kendrick.

Kendrick posted a .333 batting average, 1.012 OPS, four doubles and four RBI and two walks through 17 plate appearances and four games this series.

He will be playing in his first World Series game of his career, in his 14th MLB season.