Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Four of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 13, 2011 in St Louis, Missouri. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was voted National League MVP on Nov. 22, winning by a close but significant margin ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp.