Ohtani-Acuña unanimous 2023 MVP sweep returns to spotlight

Both collected all 30 first-place votes

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. were unanimously named MVPs of their respective leagues after ridiculous 2023 seasons Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani won his second American League MVP, while Ronald Acuña Jr. earned his first National League honor. MLB Network will feature both players in its showcase broadcast.

Why it matters: It marked the first time since voting began in 1931 that both league MVPs were unanimous. Ohtani also became the first player selected unanimously twice.

By the numbers: Acuña hit 41 home runs and stole an MLB-leading 73 bases in 2023. Ohtani led the American League with 44 homers while recording a 3.14 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings.

What to watch: The showcase broadcast is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-08-26T20:21:23.502671+00:00

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