NEW YORK – The baseball world was stunned tonight when New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was named the 2025 Major League Baseball MVP — by a unanimous vote. For the second time in his career, Judge won every first-place vote, joining the ranks of legends like Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio as the only Yankees to earn multiple consensus MVP selections.
After a record-breaking season in which he led Major League Baseball (MLB) in home runs, RBIs, OPS, and total runs, Judge didn’t just dominate—he redefined greatness. The 33-year-old hit 56 home runs, drove in 134 runs, and posted a staggering 1.125 OPS, cementing his legacy as a symbol of strength, leadership, and stability in the modern era.
“Every day I wear this jersey, I think about what it means,” Judge said shortly after the announcement. “This is for New York—for the fans, for the history, for everyone who believed in me when things got tough.”
His words carried the weight of a season that tested not only his talent but also his endurance. The Yankees battled injuries, criticism, and doubt—but Judge remained their rock. From game-winning home runs in the Bronx to game-saving catches in right field, his influence was undeniable.
Teammate Gerrit Cole summed it up best: “He’s not just our captain. He’s our heartbeat. When he goes into the dugout, everyone gets a little taller.”
This MVP win comes three years after his first, in 2022, when he broke Roger Maris’s long-standing Major League Baseball record of 62 home runs. But this one feels different—more calm, more profound, built on leadership as much as numbers.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Judge’s transformation from phenom to mainstay: “He has become everything a Yankee should be—dominant, humble, and tenacious. This season is about more than just the numbers. It’s about setting a standard.”
As for Judge, his reaction was classic—humble and focused. “The award is special,” he said, “but winning in October is what we’re all about. That’s the dream. That’s the goal.”
Fans across Yankee Nation flooded social media, sharing emotional messages and images of Judge’s soaring homeruns lighting up the Bronx skyline. “Our captain. Our MVP. Our Judge forever,” one post read.
With two MVP titles, multiple All-Star honors, and the respect of a generation, Aaron Judge’s place in baseball history is assured. But as he stood under the lights at Yankee Stadium tonight, the crowd chanting his name, one could sense — this is just the beginning of a new chapter.
Because when a player like Judge wins unanimously, it’s more than just an award. It’s a statement.
The Bronx still belongs to #99 — and the legend isn’t over.
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