The 2011 baseball season is a thing of the past. Who were the league leaders in hitting and pitching statistics? We have the answers. Here are the 2011 baseball stats leaders:

AL Batting Average
Miguel Cabrera .344

NL Batting Average
Jose Reyes .

There are plenty of good candidates for the 2011 NL Cy Young Award. However, one man stands out above the rest of the pack. And here's a hint at who he is: The Cy Young Award winner knows the 2011 NL MVP winner very well.

5. Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies
One of three Phillies on this list, Cole Hamels finished second in the NL in WHIP at 0.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a difficult season on and off the diamond. But don't blame Clayton Kershaw. The 23-year-old hurler has had a Cy Young caliber season. On Thursday, the Dodgers ace proved his worthiness once again against the Milwaukee Brewers.

In eight inning of work, Kershaw gave up five hits walking none and striking out six.