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Thursday night delivered a monumental moment in baseball history as Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge were named the Most Valuable Players for their respective leagues. Their victories mark the first time the same two players have earned MVP honors in consecutive seasons, solidifying their status as the game's preeminent superstars. This in-depth QuickTV Sports Replay analyzes the incredible performances and the close voting that defined the 2025 MLB awards.

Ohtani's Unprecedented NL Dominance 🇯🇵🚀

In the National League, Shohei Ohtani made his case for being the greatest player in the game undeniable, securing his third consecutive MVP award and fourth overall in the last five years. The 31-year-old Dodgers phenom was a unanimous choice, receiving all 30 first-place votes.

Ohtani’s season at the plate was legendary: he crushed a career-high 55 home runs, led all of Major League Baseball with 146 runs scored, and topped the NL with a .622 slugging percentage and a 1.014 OPS across 158 games. Not content with just hitting, Ohtani returned to the mound after an 18-month absence to post a pristine 2.87 ERA over 14 starts, recording 62 strikeouts against just nine walks in 47 innings. His performance was a true masterpiece of baseball, prompting Ohtani to acknowledge the support system: "I'm grateful to my teammates, the coaching staff... The fans were the ones who really rooted us on and supported us."

Judge Survives Scare in American League Vote 🗽💥

The American League vote was a nail-biter, but ultimately, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was crowned the MVP for the third time in his career. The 33-year-old outfielder earned 17 of the 30 first-place votes, finishing with 355 points. Judge's win was predicated on his superior rate stats: he led MLB in batting average (.331), on-base percentage (.457), and slugging percentage (.688).

Judge narrowly beat out Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who made a compelling case with an AL-leading 60 home runs and 125 RBIs, an historically dominant offensive season for a catcher. Raleigh garnered the remaining 13 first-place votes, totaling 335 points. Judge, now a three-time MVP, joins an exclusive club of legends, though he remained focused on the team: "You try not to think about it during the season. I try to keep my head down through all 162 and do whatever I can in today's game to help our team win."

Other Stars Recognized by the BBWAA ⭐️📝

The voting results showcased the incredible talent across both leagues. In the NL, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber finished second, largely due to his league-high 56 homers and 132 RBIs. He was followed by Juan Soto (Mets), Geraldo Perdomo (Diamondbacks), and Trea Turner (Phillies) in the top five.

The AL saw Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (30 homers, 44 steals) place third, followed by Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal earned his second consecutive Cy Young Award with a strong 13-6 record and 2.21 ERA. This QuickTV Sports Replay provides a glimpse into a season filled with historic performances and makes for excellent Seamless Streaming material.