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Hotshots: World Series & Award Predictions for the 2025 MLB Season

Art by Cara Tang

Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.

American League MVP: Cal Raleigh, C, Seattle Mariners

Runner-Up: Aaron Judge, RF, New York Yankees

This MVP race is neck and neck, and in other years, Aaron Judge has done enough to edge out Cal Raleigh. Judge leads the league in batting average, on-base percentage, OPS, runs scored, slugging percentage, you name it. But, Cal Raleigh, “The Big Dumper”, hits absolute bombs. Raleigh is hitting .247 with 60 home runs, 125 RBIs and sporting an OPS of .