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Success hinges on fierce competition in the MLB world, making it imperative to invest significant effort. In the current sphere of major leagues, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have done the same. The two talented players have succeeded since their debut year and have become the most beloved stars. The same was visible in the ongoing season, where both players shined for their respective teams. But the zeal to find the best brought them into the ambit of comparison again. Though The New York Yankees captain was ahead last year, it seems 2023 has been a year only for the Japanese wonder.

The two AL stars have competed with each other on and off the field for the last few years. Whether it’s a home run, MVP, or off-field engagement, every incident has taken the shape of Judge vs. Ohtani. The start of the season also saw the same scenario, but an injury dented Judge’s claim for the top spot. Taking full advantage of this opportunity, Ohtani took the lead in the MVP race. Now, the Two Way Phenom claimed another award, outshining others amidst his $500 million free agency rumors.

Shohei Ohtani Wins the Best Jersey Award, Defeating Aaron Judge and Others

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Shohei Ohtani is the one of the best player in the league. Although he plays for The Los Angeles Angels, there is no limit to his fan following. By virtue of it, the 30-year-old continues to get love wherever he goes, as fans of different teams continue to adore the player. This same reason prompted the echoes in Seattle during the all-star break.

Ohtani missed a lot of games due to injury, disheartening the fans. Even after that, the love has only increased for the World Baseball Classic winner due to his mind blowing statistics. MLB Life also confirmed the same with their latest update. In an X post, they shared another accomplishment of Shohei Ohtani. It read, “Shohei Ohtani finished the 2023 season with the most popular player jersey in MLB for the first time in his career.”

Notably, with this win, the 2021 MVP defeated Ronald Acuna Jr., Aaron Judge, and others for another crown this season before winning the $500 million tag as free agency nears.

Another Crown Awaits for the Champion Ohtani

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It has been all about Shohei Ohtani in the free agency since the start of the season. According to the reports, there are estimates of him costing over half a billion dollars to the teams in the free agency. Given that no other player has got such a contract in the history of baseball, it would put Ohtani in the top position.

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With projections of it happening this soon, the chances of Ohtani taking another win over $360 million Aaron Judge have increased. Already ahead in the MVP race, this win would make the Japanese star the ultimate champion of the league. However, after Shotime sustained an injury, there are a few assumptions of a downfall in his value. What do you think? Will this be the case or not? Tell us your take!

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