Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Summary
Shohei Ohtani won his fourth Most Valuable Player (MVP) award unanimously, earning the honor with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees secured his third American League MVP, narrowly beating Cal Raleigh. Both players showcased exceptional performances during the season.Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani won his fourth career MVP award and second in the National League with the Dodgers.
- Ohtani has won MVP awards in both the American League and National League, making history as the first to win twice in each league.
- He achieved significant success with 55 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases while also returning to pitching after an injury.
- Aaron Judge, playing for the Yankees, won his third American League MVP, following victories in 2022 and 2024.
- Judge led the majors with a .331 batting average and hit 53 home runs during the season.
- The MVP race in the American League was close, with Judge narrowly beating Cal Raleigh with 17 first-place votes to 13.
- Ohtani's team, the Dodgers, also won the World Series for the second consecutive season.
- Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto finished second and third in the National League MVP voting, respectively.
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