Crow-Armstrong challenges Ohtani in tightening NL MVP race

Ohtani is chasing a third straight NL award

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

Can Pete Crow-Armstrong dethrone Shohei Ohtani as NL MVP? #MLBCentral weighs in. https://t.co/vn4tQtmwYI Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: MLB Central assessed Pete Crow-Armstrong’s path past Shohei Ohtani with two months left in the regular season. Crow-Armstrong ranks second in MLB’s latest MVP forecast.

Why it matters: Ohtani is pursuing his fifth MVP award overall, while Crow-Armstrong is seeking his first. The race pits Ohtani’s power production against Crow-Armstrong’s broader offensive profile.

By the numbers: MLB’s July 23 projections put Crow-Armstrong at .271 with 31 homers and 85 RBIs, compared with Ohtani at .280 with 38 homers and 97 RBIs.

What to watch: August and September production will shape the final ballots cast after the regular season.

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