Shohei Ohtani Named NL MVP Again As Aaron Judge Wins AL Honour

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named Major League Baseball’s Most Valuable Player for the third consecutive year, and the fourth time overall. The 31-year-old two-way star played a pivotal role in the Dodgers securing back-to-back World Series titles, including this year’s victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Ohtani, who excels both as a pitcher and hitter, received the National League MVP award in unanimous fashion, securing all 30 first-place votes. His four MVP titles now place him second on the all-time list, trailing only Barry Bonds, who won seven between 1990 and 2004.

“If I’m playing well as an individual that means I’m helping the team win, so in that sense, hopefully I can end up with a couple more MVPs,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. “But it’s all about winning games.”

Ohtani also became the first player in MLB history to earn MVP honors in both leagues, having previously won the American League award in 2021 and 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels.

In the AL, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge claimed his third MVP award, joining legendary Yankees Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, and Mickey Mantle as three-time winners. Judge, who previously won in 2022 and 2024, expressed his gratitude for the achievement.

“It’s tough for me to wrap my head around,” Judge said. “It’s mind blowing from my side of things, because I play this game to win, I play this game for my teammates, my family, all the fans in New York. You’ve got to pinch yourself every single day. It’s truly an incredible honour.”

Ohtani and Judge’s historic accomplishments highlight a remarkable season for MLB’s top stars, proving that elite performance and consistency continue to define baseball’s modern legends.