MLB MVP is released! Shohei Otani missed his 4th consecutive championship, the 5th in his career, but still achieved his first great achievement in history
Shohei Ohtani has been selected into the top two for six consecutive years, setting a new record in the major leagues.
Quick Look
- Major League Baseball announced the MVPs of both leagues.
- Cubs outfielder Armstrong and Astros designated hitter Alvarez were both selected unanimously; Dodgers Japanese star Shohei Ohtani missed the fourth consecutive championship in the National League, but was selected into the top two for six consecutive years and set a new major league record.
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Why It Matters
The Major League Baseball announced the annual MVP winners of the two leagues. Cubs outfielder Armstrong and Astros designated hitter Alvarez were both selected unanimously; Dodgers Japanese star Shohei Ohtani missed the fourth consecutive championship in the National League, but was selected into the top two for six consecutive years and set a new major league record.
Shohei Ohtani. (File photo)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Major League Baseball announced today the annual MVP winners of the two leagues, Cubs superstar "PCA" Armstrong (Pete Crow-Armstrong) and Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez. Both won the National League and American League MVP with unanimous votes. As for Dodgers Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, he is also determined to miss his fourth consecutive championship and the fifth MVP in his career.
Armstrong produced 45 home runs, 107 RBIs, and 41 steals this season, becoming the seventh player in history to achieve "40 home runs and 40 steals." He can be called the best player in baseball this year, and the battle for National League MVP has almost come to an end early. In addition to the National League MVP, Armstrong also won the first team of the year, the Hank Aaron Award, the center field Gold Glove, the Platinum Glove and the Defensive Bible Award. It was a bumper year.
In the end, Armstrong received 30 first-place votes and 420 points, and was unanimously elected as the National League MVP; second-place Shohei Ohtani received 26 second-place votes and a total score of 264 points. Ohtani Shohei missed his fourth consecutive championship and fifth career MVP trophy this year, but he still finished second in the MVP voting, surpassing the five-year consecutive record set by Barry Bonds and "Magic Trout" Mike Trout, becoming the first player in the history of the major leagues to be selected at least in the top two for six consecutive years.
Alvarez became the third MVP in the history of the Astros. He played in 158 games this season and scored 42 home runs and 106 RBIs, setting career highs. His hitting measurements of .316/.432/.601 ranked highest in the league, showing super fierce firepower. Like Armstrong, he won the first team of the year, Hank Aaron and other awards this year. Alvarez also defeated Shohei Ohtani and won the best designated hitter award.
Armstrong was unanimously voted the National League MVP. (Taken from Major League Baseball Official X)
Alvarez was unanimously voted the American League MVP. (Taken from Major League Baseball Official X)
Open Questions
- What are the specific vote scores for Armstrong and Alvarez?
- Will Shohei Ohtani's final ranking be second in the American League or National League MVP voting?
