"Shohei and according to Aaron Judge at media day, Shohei", "Aaron Judge will be MVP" - MLB Twitter battles to decide AL MVP at midseason

The All-Star celebrations are over and we are now at the halfway point of the MLB season.Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are, without a doubt, the American League’s two best players this season. Who leads the MVP race though? While one could make a case for the likes of Yordan Alvarez, Jose Ramirez and Rafael Devers, Ohtani and Judge have been in a league of their own.FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXIt's Midseason Awards time! Who was your AL MVP from the first half of the season?164599It's Midseason Awards time! Who was your AL MVP from the first half of the season? https://t.co/GZEchmECtsMLB fans on Twitter were naturally divided when asked to pick the midseason AL MVP winner. Statistically, Judge is clear but Ohtani’s two-way brilliance is simply unmatched. Some fans think that the Los Angeles Angels superstar is in pole position for the MVP crown.Clay Holmes enthusiast@HoodieHolmes@MLBONFOX Shohei and it’s not close.82@MLBONFOX Shohei and it’s not close.NMR Sports@NMRsports30@MLBONFOX If you say anyone not named Shohei Ohtani, you don’t know ball59@MLBONFOX If you say anyone not named Shohei Ohtani, you don’t know ballEthan@EpicGamer126642@MLBONFOX As much as it hurts to not say Judge, it has to be Ohtani.28@MLBONFOX As much as it hurts to not say Judge, it has to be Ohtani.Justin Verlander’s brother, Ben, also feels the same way.Ben Verlander@BenVerlander@MLBONFOX Shohei. And according to Aaron Judge at media day… Shohei60427@MLBONFOX Shohei. And according to Aaron Judge at media day… ShoheiAaron Judge has his fair share of backers too. When it comes to only batting metrics, Ohtani doesn’t come close this season.The Freezer@RealAnnisis@jJ45KSUQ3D128Xc @MLBONFOX Ohtani doesn’t even have enough innings to qualify a a starter. He’s not a top 10 hitter either. Just because he can do both at an above average level doesn’t mean he gets automatic MVP votes.24@jJ45KSUQ3D128Xc @MLBONFOX Ohtani doesn’t even have enough innings to qualify a a starter. He’s not a top 10 hitter either. Just because he can do both at an above average level doesn’t mean he gets automatic MVP votes.Nick@nickcapalot11@MLBONFOX If judge does not win AL mvp I’m convinced all sports are rigged6@MLBONFOX If judge does not win AL mvp I’m convinced all sports are riggedAlfredo Gonzalez@AlfredoGlezGL@MLBONFOX Aaron Judge Will be MVP!!!!!5@MLBONFOX Aaron Judge Will be MVP!!!!!Comparing Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani's numbers this MLB seasonOhtani got off to a slow start but has been red hot of late. So far, he has compiled a slashline of .258/.348/.486 this season. He has 19 homers to his name, with 56 RBI, 51 runs scored and 10 stolen bases.If those numbers don’t sound like MVP-worthy metrics, couple them with his pitching record. The two-way phenom has a 9-4 record as a starting pitcher. Ohtani’s ERA reads 2.38 in 87 innings. He also has a 29.1% strikeout minus walk rate, 0.99 WHIP and 15.7% swinging strike rate.Unlike Ohtani, Judge’s season trajectory has been the exact opposite. The New York Yankees superstar got off to a flying start, but has been going through a rough patch lately. It has reflected on the Yankees’ season as well. The AL East’s runaway leaders have won only five of their last 10 outings.Judge may not be a two-way sensation like Ohtani, but he is the best at what he does, and that’s hitting. Judge’s slashline currently reads .284/.364/.618. He tops the AL charts in terms of home runs (33), WAR (4.4) and runs scored (74). His 70 RBI and .983 OPS are the second-highest in the AL.It’s important to bear in mind that we are still only halfway through the season. A lot could change in the MVP landscape during the second half.However, if the Yankees go all the way and win the World Series, it is unlikely anyone will stop Judge from being crowned the MLB's Most Valuable Player.

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