?It Definitely Leads to Motivation?- Angels Two-Way Phenom Shohei Ohtani Reacts After Being Compared to Yankees? Aaron Judge for AL MVP Race

Shohei Ohtani is in a league of his own. Having played for only five years in Major League Baseball, Ohtani has already become a legend. Right from the start of his MLB career, the Angels? star has been a show-stealer.

Currently, the reigning AL MVP is having an even better season than his MVP-winning season the last year. However, in the name of Aaron Judge, the AL has another top performer this season. And since the two have been playing their best games, it is uncertain who will win the AL MVP this time.

After winning the series against the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani talked about how he feels after being compared with Aaron Judge for the AL MVP race. Notably, the Angels? two-way star played an instrumental role in the series win over the Yankees.

Shohei Ohtani over Aaron Judge for the AL MVP?

One might feel that it’s a pity to watch a player as good as Shohei Ohtani play for a mid-table team, as had he played for any heavyweights like the Yankees, Dodgers, or even the Red Sox, Ohtani probably would have won a couple of titles.

However, while playing for the Angels, the Japanese slugger managed to win the AL MVP last year. And if things do not go south, Ohtani will win it again this season. While talking about his competition with Yankees? Aaron Judge for the MVP Award, Ohtani said he feels motivated and humbled.

?I’m simply honored, happy, and humbled to hear that. But I just want to stay healthy and finish strong. It definitely leads to motivation to do better and try to go for that hardware,? Ohtani said.?

?It’s something I think about. But for the most part, I take it game by game and at-bat by at-bat. At the end of the day, we’ll count it all up.?

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With 30 home runs from the plate and over 170 strikeouts from the mound, Ohtani has the best record as a two-way player in MLB?s history. On the other hand, Judge (51) is also on the course to breaking the AL record of smashing most home runs in a season.

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Who do you think will have their hands on the MVP Award by the end of the season?