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American League MVP Typically, setting a massive record will result in some major hardware for a player. Judge’s 2022 season was no different. While setting the AL record for single-season home runs is worthy of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, that wasn’t the only statistic that put him above his challengers, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez. Judge also led MLB in runs scored, RBI, and on-base percentage while leading the AL in walks and finishing just behind the Minnesota Twins’ Luis Arráez in batting average. In the field, Judge continued to prove that he is an above-average defensive presence, ranking in the 77 th percentile for outfielders in outs above average. He also showcases his arm strength, averaging more than 90 miles per hour (mph) on throws from the outfield. Judge’s MVP award makes him only the second Yankee in franchise history to have won Rookie of the Year and

MVP honors after Thurman Munson accomplished the feat in the 1970s.

Judge shares his thoughts on winning the AL MVP award.

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