Votto becomes only the third Canadian-born player in MLB history to receive the MVP award in either league. Larry Walker won a National League MVP award in 1997; Justin Morneau won the American League MVP in 2006.
The first baseman received 31 of the 32 first-place votes
Votto batted .324 with 37 homers, 113 RBIs and 106 runs scored in leading the Reds to their first NL Central title since 1995.
UPDATE--November 23, 2010
Josh Hamilton, of the Texas Rangers was named 2010 MVP for the American League. He beat out Miguel Cabrera for the honour
Hamilton led the majors in batting average (.359) He had 32 homers and 100 RBIs despite missing time with two broken ribs.
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