New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge Unanimously Wins 2024 AL MVP Award
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has been named the 2024 American League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA). This marks Judge’s second MVP win, with his previous victory coming in 2022. Judge becomes the 34th player in MLB history to win the award multiple times. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. finished second in the voting, while Judge’s Yankees teammate Juan Soto finished third.
In the 2024 season, Judge had an outstanding performance, batting .322 with 58 home runs and leading the majors in several categories including OPS+, OBP, slugging, walks, RBI, and WAR. He also topped the AL with 392 total bases. Judge’s 2024 OPS+ of 223 ranks among the highest in MLB history, behind only four Barry Bonds seasons and Ted Williams in 1957.
Together with Soto, Judge played a key role in the Yankees’ success, as they finished with an AL-best 94 wins and secured the AL East title. The duo combined for 99 home runs and 262 walks during the season.
Complete Voting Results for the 2024 AL MVP Award
Judge’s MVP win gives the Yankees their 22nd MVP award in franchise history, extending their lead over the Cardinals. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Judge’s exceptional season and expressed his excitement for the player’s future.
While Judge struggled in the postseason, his MVP award is based on his regular-season performance, as MVP ballots are submitted before the playoffs begin.
Witt Jr. had a remarkable season for the Royals, while Soto entered free agency on a high note. The upcoming weeks will determine Soto’s future and whether he will continue playing alongside Judge in 2025.
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