Aaron Judge deserves AL MVP over Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr says

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If he had a vote, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would choose New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has AL MVP. 

Not Los Angeles Angels two-way stud Shohei Ohtani.

"To be honest, if they give it to Shohei Ohtani it will be another steal," Guerrero told Z101 Digital. "Aaron Judge’s numbers are way above Ohtani’s. Ohtani is an excellent player, but for me, the MVP has to be Aaron Judge."

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Baseball: All Star Game: American League Aaron Judge (R) victorious with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) during game vs National League at Coors Field. Denver, CO 7/13/2021  (Jamie Schwaberow/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

The "another steal" comment from Guerrero stems from his run to an MVP last season, though Ohtani was voted the winner of the award. Guerrero finished second in voting after hitting .311/.401/601 with 48 home runs, 111 RBI and 123 runs. 

So Guerrero might be a tad salty still, though Ohtani’s performance with the Angels last year was something MLB has never seen before. 

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Ohtani not only hit .257/.372/.592 with 46 homers and 100 RBI, but he owned a 3.18 ERA in 23 starts with 156 strikeouts over 130.1 innings. It was unprecedented production from a player that worked on both sides of the ball. 

But that’s the fundamental argument around the current MVP race right now: Does Ohtani’s ability to hit and pitch make him the favorite despite Judge’s insane offensive production this season? 

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run during the seventh inning of a