Aaron Judge Leads AL MVP Race After Hot Start to 2025 Season
Aaron Judge leads the American League MVP race early in the 2025 season, following his dominant start with the Yankees. Through five games, he tops the AL in RBI, runs, and home runs while maintaining a .400 batting average.
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The six-time All-Star and two-time MVP's odds are already shortening, though questions remain about protection in the Yankees lineup with Jazz Chisolm Jr. (.208) batting fourth.
Key Contenders:
- Bobby Witt Jr. (+450): Runner-up in 2024, led AL with 211 hits last year
- Corey Seager (+1800): 2023 World Series champion, versatile player despite slow start (3-19)
- Mike Trout: Three-time MVP remains in contention at age 33
COREY SEAGER TIES THE GAME IN THE 9TH WITH ONE SWING OF THE BAT!!!📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/RcUnRf801c
Emerging Dark Horses:
- Junior Caminero (+7000): Rays' 21-year-old third baseman batting .389, showing elite bat speed
- Alex Bregman (+8000): Former Astros star now with Boston, strong value bet at current odds
Junior Caminero's Bat Speed Is Absolutely Elite His 3 balls put in play today were 79.4 MPH, 82.0 MPH, and this Double was 82.4 MPHThey were the 3 fastest Bat Speeds of the game today.The 2024 Avg Bat Speed Leader Was Giancarlo Stanton at 81.2 MPH pic.twitter.com/aaQUcTJB5j
Judge's recent track record is impressive with 157 home runs and 350 RBI over the past three seasons. His biggest obstacle remains health, as injuries have been the only factor limiting his performance. The Yankees' strong start and new bat technology could further boost his MVP chances, though he's proven he doesn't need equipment advantages to dominate.