Shohei Ohtani Secures Fourth MVP Award Unanimously, Aaron Judge Wins Third AL Honor
Shohei Ohtani unanimously won his fourth MVP award in the National League, a historic achievement, while Aaron Judge earned his third American League MVP, edging out Cal Raleigh.
Shohei Ohtani's 4th MVP award sparks celebrations in Japan
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Overview
- Shohei Ohtani achieved his fourth career MVP award, receiving a unanimous vote for the National League honor, marking his second consecutive year winning the prestigious title.
- Ohtani's historic achievement makes him only the second player to win four MVP awards, and the first to win MVP in both the American and National Leagues twice.
- His exceptional season included leading the league in batting average and OPS, alongside impressive stats of 55 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases.
- Beyond his offensive prowess, Ohtani also demonstrated pitching excellence with a 2.87 ERA and 62 strikeouts over 14 starts, highlighting his two-way dominance.
- Meanwhile, Aaron Judge earned his third American League MVP award, narrowly surpassing Cal Raleigh with a .331 batting average, 53 home runs, and a 1.144 OPS.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the MVP award results and the players' statistical achievements. They provide extensive historical context and detailed performance metrics for both winners and runners-up, avoiding evaluative language that would suggest a particular bias or framing.
"Ohtani has been named one of baseball's Most Valuable Players for the third year in a row, and the fourth time overall."
BBC News"Shohei Ohtani's fourth career MVP award has sparked widespread celebrations in Japan, showcasing the nation's pride in his achievements."
Associated Press"Ohtani won all four of his MVPs in unanimous fashion with all 30 first-place votes."
Chicago Tribune"Ohtani won all four of his MVPs in unanimous fashion with all 30 first-place votes."
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FAQ
Shohei Ohtani has won four MVP awards in his career, making him only the second player in MLB history to achieve this feat.
Shohei Ohtani is the first player in MLB history to win MVP awards in both the American and National Leagues twice.
During his 2025 MVP season, Ohtani led the league in batting average and OPS, hit 55 home runs, drove in 102 RBIs, stole 20 bases, and posted a 2.87 ERA with 62 strikeouts over 14 pitching starts.
Aaron Judge won his third American League MVP award in 2025, finishing with a .331 batting average, 53 home runs, and a 1.144 OPS, narrowly edging out Cal Raleigh.
Ohtani is the first player to win multiple unanimous MVPs, the first Japanese-born player to win a league home run title, and the only player to win MVP in both leagues twice, highlighting his two-way dominance as both a hitter and pitcher.
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