Shohei Ohtani fending off pair of World Series champs in AL MVP race

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The American League MVP race very likely has a runaway winner. At this point, we're probably just waiting for whether a certain someone will win the hardware unanimously.

However, just because one guy has stolen the show, it'd be irresponsible to not highlight the talent there is in the sport.

So, here are the cases for the three AL MVP finalists, with the winner to be announced Thursday night.

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Shohei Ohtani is the heavy favorite to win his second MVP.

The postseason isn't considered for voting because ballots are sent once the regular season ends, but Seager's performance this past October (and November) will forever be remembered in Texas after he was named the MVP of the World Series.

Texas signed Seager to a $325 million deal before the 2022 season, and in his first year in Arlington, it looked like it would be a bust. However, he proved to everyone why he signed that pact.

His .327 batting average, .627 slugging percentage, 1.013 OPS were all the second-best marks in the AL (MLB ranks: fifth, second and second), and he also was a Gold Glove Award finalist. His 42 doubles led the AL, as did his 6.4 offensive WAR. He was the catalyst for a World Series-winning team and brought the Rangers their first ever championship.

The lefty slugger was named an All-Star for the fourth time, and he probably could have hit 40 homers had he not played in only 119 games, although he did tie his career-best with 33 from last season. His 96 RBI were also the most he's ever had. 

This is the second time he's ever been a finalist, having finished in third in the NL MVP voting as a Los Angeles