MLB midseason awards 2024: Aaron Judge chasing records again as AL MVP
It’s time again for the Heyman Half-Year awards, which come with no trophy, no cash payment and only a modicum of prestige, if that.1.Aaron Judge, Yankees, CF: He’s threatening records again.
Best position player in baseball.2.Gunnar Henderson, Orioles, SS: The tools are magnificent, the talent huge.3.
Juan Soto, Yankees, RF: He’s been everything they hoped for.Hitting savant.Bo Bichette, Blue Jays, SS: One of the game’s best hitters may need a change of scenery.1.
Mookie Betts, Dodgers, SS: He won’t win since he’s out several more weeks.But anyone who can learn shortstop on the fly while continuing to hit like an All-Star gets it here.2.
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers, DH: The two-time AL MVP stepped it up when Betts went down.3.Marcell Ozuna, Braves.
DH: Though the rest of the Braves great lineup is underperforming, he’s having a signature season.Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks, OF: The 2023 Rookie of the Year is experiencing an issue with high fastballs.1.Tarik Skubal, Tigers.
SP: Terrific left-hander was mentioned in trade speculation.Let’s hope that’s a joke.2.
Seth Lugo, Royals, SP: The $45M deal that looked like a reach turned into a bargain.3.Logan Gilbert, Mariners, SP: The best of Seattle’s excellent young rotation.Mike Soroka, White Sox, SP: Injuries unfortunately derailed him.1.
Ranger Suarez, Phillies.SP: Philly’s No.
3 starter has been the best pitcher in the best rotation.2.Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers, SP: Strikeout artist is well on his way to a career high for innings.3.
Chris Sale, Braves.SP: Yet another brilliant pickup by GM Alex Anthopoulos, who had Sale on his radar for years.Blake Snell, Giants, SP: Two-time Cy Young pitcher is a slow starter, but he seems out of sorts.1.
Luis Gil, Yankees, SP: Until his past couple of starts, he was a Cy Young contender.2.Mason Miller, A’s, RP: Will be one of the most coveted pieces at the deadline.3.
Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox.OF: Boston has several kids performing well.1.
Paul Skenes, Pirate...