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Ohtani & Judge Reign Supreme in MVP Awards
26 Nov
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani claimed the National League MVP, Aaron Judge the American League.
- Albert Pujols leads all players with 101.3 WAR since 2000.
- Justin Verlander has the highest WAR for pitchers at 82.2.
The latest MVP awards have been announced, with Shohei Ohtani capturing the National League honor and Aaron Judge reclaiming the American League title. As we approach the quarter-century mark of the 21st century, baseball has witnessed an extraordinary era of talent. Albert Pujols stands out with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR) since the year 2000, accumulating an impressive 101.3 WAR, significantly ahead of Alex Rodriguez.
Pitching great Justin Verlander, now 42 years old, leads all pitchers with a WAR of 82.2. He is among a select group of eight active players who rank within the top 25 WAR performers over the last 25 years. This esteemed list also includes five players already enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, underscoring the historical significance of this generation's athletes.
The rankings, based on Baseball-Reference's WAR calculations, highlight a remarkable period in baseball history. The depth of talent is evident, with multiple active players challenging historical benchmarks and past legends, promising continued excitement for fans as the league progresses.
