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With the baseball season now done and dusted, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto were confirmed as the finalists for the NL MVP award.
MLB took to X on Monday to inform fans of the same.
"Your 2025 NL Most Valuable Player Award finalists: Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Juan Soto" the post read
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Though both Schwarber and Soto enjoyed superb seasons in their own right, it is by no means a stretch to claim Ohtani is the overwhelming favorite for the award, taking into account his two-way prowess as a hitter and pitcher.
As a result, it appears many fans have already concluded Ohtani is sure to take home the prestigious prize come November. Plenty took to X to make their feelings known.
"Just send it to Ohtani’s house. We all know he is the winner (not complaining about it)." a fan wrote
"Why are there even finalists? As long as Shohei is in this game, this award will always be his. This is such a waste of time" another fan commented
"I know it’s a formality but we all know Shohei is taking it and it’s not gonna be close." another fan replied
"I can't think of anyone other than Shohei. He's on a different level." another fan responded
"Why bother announcing Finalists? Just send the MVP trophy to Shohei house." another fan shared
"This is not even a comparison. Unanimous MVP, Shohei" another fan posted
"I'm ready to get another ring next year" - Shohei Ohtani reveals his ambitions while adressing Dodgers fans in English during World Series victory celebrations
As the Dodgers celebrated winning their second consecutive World Series title alongside their fans at Dodger Stadium on Monday, Shohei Ohtani surprised fans by showing off his proficiency in English, revealing his ambitions for the future in the process.
“I want to say I’m so proud of this team, and you guys are the greatest fans in the world. I’m ready to get another ring next year." Ohtani said, much to the appreciation of Dodgers fans
Staying on the theme of back-to-back successes, soon after he is done celebrating his second consecutive championship win, Shohei Ohtani may be taking home his second NL MVP award in two years.
