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On the American League side, Aaron Judge was awarded the MVP, reaffirming his status as one of the league's elite players after capturing the honor in 2022. Judge had an outstanding season, posting a .322 batting average, hitting 58 home runs, and slugging an impressive .701. His achievement of leading the Yankees was crucial, as he played a pivotal role in their postseason aspirations, further solidifying his legacy with this second MVP victory.
Like Ohtani, Judge's recent performance raises exciting possibilities for future seasons, particularly now that he and Ohtani are in separate leagues. This separation allows for more concentrated competition for these coveted awards in the years to come.