The 2025 MLB Season Award Winners

The end of the 2025 MLB season is officially complete.

From the first pitch thrown in Tokyo to the last pitch delivered in Toronto, this season did not fall short of expectations.

The awards, determined by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), honor the best of the best players who poured their blood, sweat, and tears into every game.

Most Valuable Player

National League

The National League Most Valuable Player is Shohei Ohtani. This marks Ohtani's third consecutive MVP award and his fourth in the last five seasons. The back-to-back World Series champion has cemented himself as one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Ohtani led the league in runs, slugging percentage, OPS, and intentional walks. Even with 20 free passes, he still finished third in home runs with 53, trailing only Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber. He also secured the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter award for the fifth straight year. At this point, it feels like Ohtani is speeding his way into the Hall of Fame. He now stands as a four-time MVP, a five-time All Star, a five-time Outstanding DH, a two-time World Series champion, and the 2017 Rookie of the Year.

American League

Your American League MVP, for the second consecutive season, is Aaron Judge. Judge has ruled the AL for two years straight, becoming just the eighth player in MLB history to win back-to-back AL MVP awards. The 2017 Rookie of the Year dominated the league, finishing first in WAR, runs, walks, batting average, OBP, slugging, OPS, OPS plus, and total bases. Even with Cal Raleigh breaking records for homers by both a catcher and a switch hitter, Judge was overwhelmingly dominant in every other category. This is his third MVP in four seasons, with the only interruption coming in 2023 when Shohei Ohtani edged him out. Judge is now a three-time MVP, a seven-time All Star, a Rookie of the Year, a five-time Silver Slugger, and a Home Run Derby champion.

Rookie of the Year

National League

The National League Rookie of the Year is Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves. Baldwin entered the year as a well-regarded prospect and quickly lived up to the hype. Drafted in 2022 out of Missouri State, he made his debut on March 27 and delivered a standout season. He hit .274 with 19 home runs and 80 RBIs across 124 games. With the award, Baldwin became the first Braves Rookie of the Year winner since Michael Harris II.

American League

The American League Rookie of the Year is Nick Kurtz of the Oakland Athletics. Kurtz began the season outside of the national spotlight but quickly became one of the most entertaining young stars in baseball. He won the award unanimously over teammate Jacob Wilson and Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony. Kurtz also delivered one of the greatest rookie games in MLB history, going 6 for 6 with four home runs, a single, and a double that would have left the yard in six ballparks. He becomes the Athletics first Rookie of the Year winner since Andrew Bailey in 2009.

Cy Young

National League

The National League Cy Young winner is Paul Skenes. Despite a 10 and 10 record, the 2024 Rookie of the Year was dominant from start to finish. He posted a 1.97 ERA, the lowest of his career, and struck out 216 batters. Skenes has now finished in the top three of Cy Young voting in back-to-back seasons, and this year he left no doubt. The LSU national champion, Rookie of the Year, and now unanimous Cy Young winner continues to build a remarkable early career.

American League

The American League Cy Young winner is Tarik Skubal, who has now claimed the award in consecutive seasons. After breaking out last year, Skubal somehow elevated his game even further. He recorded a 2.23 ERA, struck out more than 200 hitters, and dominated lineups with ease. His upper 90s fastball and devastating change up overwhelmed hitters all season long. Back-to-back Cy Youngs at age 28 put him in elite company and firmly established him as one of baseball's premier pitchers.

Reliever of the Year

American League

The American League Reliever of the Year, the Mariano Rivera Award, goes to Aroldis Chapman. Now a two-time winner, eight-time All Star, and two-time World Series champion, Chapman continued to defy age in his 16th season. He posted a 1.17 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 61.1 innings while still reaching 103.8 miles per hour when his team needed it most.

National League

The National League Reliever of the Year, the Trevor Hoffman Award, goes to Edwin Diaz. Just like in the AL, this is his second time winning the honor. Diaz returned to elite form after his season ending injury in 2023, delivering a bounce back campaign with a 1.63 ERA and 98 strikeouts across 66.1 innings. From the trumpet entrance to the final pitch, Diaz was electric.

Manager of the Year

American League

The American League Manager of the Year is Stephen Vogt, who wins the award for the second straight season. Vogt guided the Cleveland Guardians to the AL Central title despite trailing 15.5 games in July, one of the greatest comebacks of the divisional era. His leadership, calm presence, and trust in his roster played a crucial role in the turnaround.

National League

The National League Manager of the Year is Pat Murphy, who also won the award for the second year in a row. Murphy led the Milwaukee Brewers to 97 wins, the best record in baseball, and another NL Central crown. He relied on sharp fundamentals, smart bullpen usage, and a disciplined offense, achieving excellence without the luxury of a massive payroll. He becomes just the second manager in NL history to win the award in consecutive years, joining Bobby Cox.

Comeback Player of the Year

National League

The National League Comeback Player of the Year is Ronald Acuña Jr. After tearing his ACL last year, many wondered how quickly he could regain his MVP level of explosiveness. The answer was immediate. Acuña returned with his trademark energy and five tool brilliance, hitting over .300, stealing more than 30 bases, and flashing elite power once again. His swagger and work ethic lifted both himself and the Braves throughout the season.

American League

The American League Comeback Player of the Year is Jacob deGrom. After Tommy John surgery and nearly a full year away from the mound, the question was whether he could ever return to his dominant form. This season, he proved it emphatically. DeGrom returned firing triple digit fastballs and unhittable sliders, anchoring the Rangers rotation and reminding everyone why he is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation.