Particle.news
Download on the App Store
126 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

Ohtani Unanimous NL MVP as Judge Edges Raleigh for AL Honor

BBWAA ballots highlighted Ohtani’s unmatched two‑way value, with the AL settled by a 17–13 first‑place split in Judge’s favor.

Image
Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani acknowledges the crowd during the World Series championship parade at downtown Los Angeles. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Image
Image

Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes to claim a second straight NL MVP and the fourth MVP of his career.
  • Aaron Judge earned his third AL MVP, outpointing Cal Raleigh in the closest AL vote since 2019 with a 17–13 edge in firsts.
  • Cal Raleigh’s 60 home runs set single-season marks for a catcher, a switch-hitter and a Mariners player, fueling his runner-up finish.
  • Ohtani hit 55 homers, led the NL in runs, slugging and OPS, and posted a 2.87 ERA in 14 starts after returning to the mound.
  • The back-to-back MVPs for Ohtani and Judge make Ohtani one of only two players with at least four MVPs, alongside Barry Bonds, as award season closes ahead of the Winter Meetings.