Yankees’ Judge Secures Third AL MVP, Outshining Raleigh

The race for the American League Most Valuable Player Award has concluded, with New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge emerging victorious for the third time in four years. Judge’s remarkable performance this season solidified his standing as one of baseball’s all-time greats.

Aaron Judge’s Stellar Season

In 2025, Judge batted .331, hitting 53 home runs and driving in 114 RBIs across 152 games. This performance earned him 17 first-place votes and a total of 355 points in the voting conducted by the Baseball Writers Association of America.

Key Achievements

• Third AL MVP win (previously in 2022 and 2024).
• Joined Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle as Yankees with three or more MVPs.
• Led the majors in OPS at 1.145 and fWAR at 10.1.
• Achieved the highest batting average in MLB at .331.
• Set an AL record with 36 intentional walks.

Cal Raleigh’s Historic Season

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh also had a standout year, hitting 60 home runs, leading the league with 125 RBIs, and scoring 110 runs. Raleigh’s performance made him the seventh player in MLB history to hit 60 home runs in a single season.

Raleigh’s Stats

• Batting average: .247
• Home runs: 60
• RBIs: 125
• Runs: 110
• On-base percentage (OBP): .359

Voting Results and Other Contenders

The voting results were competitive, reflecting the high caliber of both players this season. Judge edged out Raleigh, who received 13 first-place votes and 335 points. Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez finished third, followed by Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. in fourth place.

2025 MVP Comparison

Judge’s Legacy

Despite his accomplishments, Aaron Judge’s quest for a World Series title continues, as the Yankees’ drought extends to 16 years. Nonetheless, his extraordinary feats make him a remarkable player, further elevating his legacy in the history of baseball.