Crow-Armstrong Edges Ohtani in a Tight National League MVP Contest
Pete Crow-Armstrong currently holds a slight lead over Shohei Ohtani in the National League MVP race, despite modest overall stats.
The MVP race in the National League has narrowed to a showdown between Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Crow-Armstrong, whose OPS+ sits just above league average at 102, has surged thanks to a notable improvement and his two-way contributions. Ohtani, a four-time unanimous MVP, remains a formidable opponent and is even seen warming up in the bullpen. The competition is being framed as a classic David-versus-Goliath narrative.
Why it matters
The MVP race highlights emerging talent and the evolving value of two-way players in baseball.
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