"The American League MVP race has been hotly debated for months and the arguments will probably continue for years after the award is given out. Judge has already won the award twice and he put up another monster season, hitting 53 home runs with a .331 batting average and .457 on-base percentage. Raleigh hit 60 home runs but his offense was otherwise a notch below Judge. Strictly based on the work done at the plate, Judge gets the edge."
"Ohtani seems likely to repeat in the National League, given that he continued to hit at an elite rate and also returned to the mound this year. Skubal is expected to repeat as A.L. Cy Young winner, even though Crochet gave him a good run for his money this year. Skenes is generally considered the favorite in the N.L. Kurtz probably earned himself the hardware by launching 36 home runs. The N.L. Rookie of the Year race feels fairly wide open."
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced finalists for the 2025 awards across MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year. Winners and individual ballots will be revealed next week. American League MVP debate centers on Judge’s 53 home runs, .331 batting average and .457 on-base percentage versus Raleigh’s 60 home runs and unprecedented performance as a catcher; Judge leads strictly on plate production while Raleigh may gain votes for the demands of catching. Ohtani looks likely to repeat in the National League after hitting and returning to pitch. Skubal is expected to repeat as A.L. Cy Young, Skenes is the N.L. favorite, Kurtz hit 36 homers, and the N.L. Rookie of the Year race remains open. The Prospect Promotion Incentive awarded Brown an extra pick for the Astros.
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