2024 MLB Most Valuable Player Awards: A Season to Remember
On November 21, 2024, Major League Baseball announced its Most Valuable Player (MVP) award winners for both the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), with Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers taking home the prestigious honors.
American League MVP: Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge, a towering presence in the Yankees’ lineup, has been named the 2024 American League MVP, marking his second time receiving this accolade after winning it in 2022. Judge garnered an impressive total of 420 points after receiving all 30 first-place votes from the writers, a feat that highlights his dominance in the league this season.
Voting Breakdown
The voting system awards points based on placement: 14 points for a first-place vote, descending down to one point for a 10th place vote. The complete voting results for the AL MVP are as follows:
Aaron Judge (Yankees) - 30 first-place votes, 420 points
Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals) - 30 points
Juan Soto (Yankees) - 229 points
Gunnar Henderson (Orioles) - 208 points
José Ramírez (Guardians) - 184 points
Judge's remarkable season places him among an elite group of players, becoming the 17th player in AL history to win the MVP award multiple times. He joins legends such as Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Mike Trout, solidifying his legacy in Yankees history, where he becomes part of a franchise that has now amassed 22 MVP awards—the most in baseball.
National League MVP: Shohei Ohtani
In the National League, Shohei Ohtani has claimed the MVP title, making history by becoming the second player ever to win the MVP award in both leagues. Previously, Ohtani won the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels. His 2024 victory came with a unanimous vote, receiving all 30 first-place votes, bringing his total points to 420.
Voting Breakdown
Here are the results for the NL MVP voting:
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) - 30 first-place votes, 420 points
Francisco Lindor (Mets) - 263 points
Ketel Marte (Diamondbacks) - 229 points
Marcell Ozuna (Braves) - 134 points
William Contreras (Brewers) - 132 points
Ohtani's achievement as a unanimous winner marks him as one of the premier players in MLB history. He is now recognized as the only designated hitter to receive the MVP award, further emphasizing his unique talent and impact on the game.
Historical Context and Legacy
The 2024 MVP awards continue to highlight the extraordinary talent present in Major League Baseball. Judge's all-time performance and Ohtani's dual-threat capability as a pitcher and hitter have captivated fans and analysts alike.
Judge's win, with all first-place votes, represents a rare occurrence in MVP voting, echoing last year's NL results where Ronald Acuña Jr. achieved the same feat. This season's AL MVP voting also saw Judge, Witt, Soto, Henderson, and Ramírez named on every ballot, indicating a clear consensus on the league's top talents.
Ohtani's third MVP award places him among the elite in MLB history, joining the likes of Barry Bonds, who holds the record with seven MVPs. Ohtani's unanimous wins underscore his extraordinary contributions to the game, both offensively and defensively.
Conclusion
As the 2024 MLB season concludes, the achievements of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani remind us of the incredible talents that grace the diamond. Their awards not only celebrate their individual efforts but also inspire future generations of baseball players to reach for greatness. As fans look forward to the 2025 season, the legacies of these two superstars will undoubtedly continue to grow.
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