The MVP race that made headlines a few weeks ago was ultimately decided by two of the best players in the game. Aaron Judge won his second MVP award, and Shohei Ohtani won his third MVP award, this time without throwing a single pitch.
Here are all the awards I chose.
AL MVP
1. Aaron Judge, Yankees: The case was solved with a large lead in WAR (10.8), OPS (1.159), adjusted OPS plus (223), slugging percentage (.701), and on-base percentage (.458). 2. Bobby Witt Jr., Royals: Another year would definitely be worth it. 3. Juan Soto, Yankees: Everything I expected and more. 4. Gunnar Henderson, Orioles: Almost as good as Witt. 5. Jose Ramirez, Guardians: Always top 5.
AL lowest value
1. Anthony Rendon, Angels2. Mike Trout, Angels. 3. Adley Rutschman, Orioles.
National League MVP
1. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers: “If he starts pitching again, he's going to win every year,'' predicts one National League coach. 2. Francisco Lindor, Mets: 30-30 SS is a great defender and leader. Those things are important here. 3. Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks: Great hitter led MLB's top offense. 4. Willie Adams. Brewers: Reeder will benefit from a big year. 5. Bryce Harper, Phillies: Made for Philadelphia.
National LVP
1. Kris Bryant, Rockies2. Joey Gallo, Nationals. 3. Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals.
Al Cy Young
1. Tarik Skubal, Tigers: It's simply the best. 2 Seth Lugo, Royals. 3 Framber Valdez, Astros. 4. Corbin Burnes, Orioles. 5. Emmanuel Classe, Guardians.
AL Cyold
1. Justin Verlander, Astros. 2. Craig Kimbrel, Orioles. 3. Triston McKenzie, Guardians.
National League Cy Young:
1. Chris Sale, Braves: The possibility of him becoming a Triple Crown winning pitcher cannot be denied. 2. Zack Wheeler, Phillies. 3. Michael King, Padres. 4. Paul Skeens, Pirates. 5. Shota Imanaga, Cubs.
NL Cyold
1. Jordan Montgomery, Diamondbacks2. Patrick Corbin, Nationals. 3. Taijuan Walker, Phillies.
American League Rookie of the Year
1. Lewis Gil, Yankees. 2. Colton Cowser, Orioles. 3. Austin Wells, Yankees.
National League Rookie of the Year
1. Jackson Merrill, Padres: The lifelong shortstop played a great center fielder and produced some big hits. 2. Paul Skeens, Pirates. 3. Jackson Chourio, Brewers. Shota Imanaga, Cubs 4. 5. Macin Wynn, Cardinals.
AL Manager of the Year
1. AJ Hinch, Tigers: An amazing late rush by the youngest team. 2. Stephen Vogt, Guardians. 3. Joe Espada, Astros.
National League Manager of the Year Award
1. Pat Murphy, Brewers: They played the game better than anyone. 2. Carlos Mendoza (Mets) 3. Dave Roberts, Dodgers/Mike Shildt, Padres.
