Judge and Ohtani Dominate 2025 MVP: Surprise in the National League Shakes Up the Ranking

As the 2025 season progresses, the battle for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in both baseball leagues intensifies. Although figures like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani remain firm at the top, a new face has burst into the conversation, generating surprise and excitement.

American League: Judge and Raleigh Lead the Race

A survey among experts reveals the current landscape and expectations for the remainder of the season. The voting system assigns points to players based on their position on the ballots. Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ slugger, continues to prove his worth with a spectacular season. He leads MLB in OPS and maintains an impressive batting average, in addition to reaching 30 home runs before July. His name has been present in the MVP conversation since the beginning of the campaign, and every day he consolidates his position. Cal Raleigh of the Mariners has burst onto the scene. His consistent power has catapulted him to the top of the home run leaderboard in MLB, surpassing the 30-homer mark before July. The question now isn’t if he can maintain the pace, but if he will achieve even greater numbers.

• José Ramírez, of the Guardians, remains a model of consistency with his combination of power and speed.
• Bobby Witt Jr., of the Royals, despite a slight decrease in his numbers, remains an elite offensive and defensive pillar.
• Tarik Skubal, of the Tigers, is having an exceptional season, even better than the one that led him to the Cy Young last year.

Other players who received votes include Jeremy Peña, Julio Rodríguez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Garrett Crochet, among others.

National League: Ohtani and the “PCA” surprise

Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese phenomenon of the Dodgers, continues to make history. He leads the league in home runs, slugging, OPS, and runs scored, in addition to excelling on the mound. He is on his way to his fourth MVP award. Pete Crow-Armstrong, known as “PCA”, has been the big revelation of the 2025 season. His performance with the Cubs, including home runs and stolen bases, has positioned him among the most valuable players of the year. Kyle Tucker, the Cubs’ star outfielder, has responded in spades, propelling himself into the Top 3. His consistency and power have made him indispensable in the fight for the top spot in the National League Central. Juan Soto, of the Mets, has regained his MVP level with a spectacular June. If the Mets manage to improve their performance, his candidacy could gain strength. James Wood, of the Nationals, is shaping up to be a future established star. His performance in the outfield and his power at the plate position him as a name to watch in the coming seasons. Other players who received votes include Fernando Tatis Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Paul Skenes, Freddie Freeman, and Francisco Lindor, among others.