MVP: The debate between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong is in full swing

From 2021 to 2025, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani took turns winning the MVP award. In the American League, no one else has won it.

And since Shohei moved to Los Angeles, the two stars haven't exactly been in each other's way.

But this year, things are set to change. After all, Judge has missed too many games to be the MVP, and Ohtani isn't as dominant.

Note: I'm not saying the Japanese player isn't good. After all, he's still the favorite for many people right now, ahead of Pete Crow-Armstrong.

But compared to other years, there's a race in the National League. That's the big difference.

Does Ohtani have a chance to win the MVP even if he doesn't pitch again this season? Yes. After all, if he finishes strong at the plate, he can put up the numbers.

But nothing is certain. Especially given his health situation.

Right now, when you compare the two hitters, you can see that PCA has the edge in several areas.

But is the difference significant enough to justify the fact that, even though he excels defensively, he isn't pitching?

After all, when he's pitched, Ohtani has been incredible. And on top of that, he might (perhaps) return to the mound late in the season.

Nothing is set in stone, and with nearly two months left in the season, it's too early to call it just yet.

But if Ohtani wins again, it certainly won't be by a unanimous vote this time. After all, barring an injury, MVPete is going to give him a run for his money.

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