Aaron Judge Named MLB Player of the Year

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has been named MLB Player of the Year for the second time, alongside winning the American League's Outstanding Player award, recognizing his exceptional season with a .322 batting average, 58 home runs, and 144 RBIs. His performance is noted as the sixth-best offensive year in MLB history, behind only Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds. Judge faced stiff competition from Shohei Ohtani, who won the National League's Outstanding Player award, having achieved a historic 50 homers and 50 stolen bases during the season. Other notable winners include Tarik Skubal as AL Outstanding Pitcher and Chris Sale as NL Outstanding Pitcher, among others. The Players Choice Awards are determined by a secret ballot of major league players and include a charitable donation component. The awards celebrate significant achievements across the league, highlighting the talents and contributions of various players.