MLB MVP race 2022: Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge for AL MVP, NL MVP watch

Shohei Ohtani won the AL MVP in 2022. Bryce Harper won his second NL MVP honor in 2021.

Sportsnaut gives a breakdown of the 2022 MLB MVP race. The candidates are ranked based on a variety of factors.

Aaron Judge is having a historic season and is a contender for the AL MVP. He has 20 more home runs than the next closest player (Kyle Schwarber) and has more RBI than anyone else in the American League. Since the All-Star Break, the New York Yankees rank 17th in wins behind the likes of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels.

Shohei Ohtani is having a great season for the Los Angeles Angels. He is an ace on the mound and a superstar with the bat. Ohtoron is deserving of the AL MVP award. Aaron Judge is also a contender. Barry Bonds won seven MLB MVP awards.

Yordan Alvarez missed the AL MVP race this season due to a hand injury. He's turned it on recently with a .343/.450/.672 slash and 215 wRC+ in his last 80 plate appearances.

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are in the running for the MLB MVP.

Paul Goldschmidt is the favorite for the NL MVP award. He is in the running for Triple Crown. Goldchmidt has been consistent from April to September.

Nolan Arenado is one of the best third baseman in the game. He plays well at the plate too. Nolan Arenad is a better player than Paul Goldschmidt.

Freddie Freeman is the favorite for the 2020 NL MVP. Freddie Freeman has been playing for a great team. He has a good season and his numbers are good enough to merit MVP votes.

Edman is a candidate for the AL and NL MVP awards this season. He is the best base runner in MLB and he's outstanding atop the lineup. Aaron Judge is also a contender for this award.

Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win the 2022 American League MVP. Mike Trout is not a candidate. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a contender. Aaron Judge is considered a good bet, but his injury risk makes him a low-risk candidate, too. Rafael Devers is also a possibility, if he keeps up his current production. Luis Robert is unlikely to be an MVP candidate in his career. Wander Franco is more likely to finish in the top 10.  

Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win the AL MVP. Mike Trout is not a candidate. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a contender. Aaron Judge is considered a good bet, but his injury history makes him a low favorite. Rafael Devers needs to be the winner of the Red Sox's division to get the award. Luis Robert is capable of winning the MVP if the White Sox finish near the top of their division. Wander Franco is also a possibility.  

Juan Soto is the best hitter in baseball. Freddie Freeman is going to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ronald Acuña is recovering from a torn ACL. Mookie Betts is playing for a good team in a big market. Matt Olson is moving from Oakland to Atlanta. Francisco Lindor is a bad bet for New York Mets fans. 2022 National League MVP odds. The current favorites are Bryce Harper, who won the award twice, and Freddie Freeman. They are not willing to bet on him this year. It's better to put money on darkhorses. For example, FreddieFreeman, Mookie Betting and Francisco Liriano.

Juan Soto, Washington Nationals, is the best hitter in baseball. Fernando Tatis Jr, San Diego Padres, and Ronald Acuña Jr are injury-prone. Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers, has a chance to win MVP. Mookie Betts, LA Dodgers and Francisco Lindor, New York Mets are darkhorses. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves, could be a surprise winner. The odds are against Bryce Harper. He's a two-time winner of the award. The Phillies are not the team to beat in their division. They are also not a contender this year. It's not worth betting on him.

The 2021 AL and NL MVP recipients will be announced on Thursday, November 19, 2021. The official announcement date for the 2022 MLB awards isn't determined yet.

Shohei Ohtani won the AL MVP in 2021. Bryce Harper won his second MVP award in the NL in 21st century. 2018 AL and NL MVPs were Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve, Mckie Betting and Christian Yelich. 2017 NL and AL Midsummer MVP winners were Giancarlo Stanton and Giancarlos Stanton.

Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and Christian Yelich are the current MLB MVP candidates. Bryce Harper, Bryce Harper and Giancarlo Stanton are past winners.