美國職棒大聯盟MVP揭曉：大谷翔平與亞倫·賈吉榮膺殊榮

近日，美國職棒大聯盟（MLB）公布2024年美聯（American League）與國聯（National League）的最有價值球員（MVP）得主。正如預期，美聯MVP由紐約洋基的亞倫·賈吉（Aaron Judge）獲得，而國聯MVP則由洛杉磯道奇的「二刀流」球星大谷翔平（Shohei Ohtani）拿下。這是大谷職業生涯中第三次榮獲MVP殊榮，之前兩次均是在洛杉磯天使隊時以美聯球員的身分獲得，而這次則是他首次以國聯球員的身分問鼎MVP。

大谷此次的MVP得獎不僅是他個人職業生涯的重要里程碑，更創造多項歷史紀錄。他是數十年以來第一位同時在美聯與國聯都獲得過MVP的球員，顯示他橫跨聯盟的統治力。此外，他還成為歷史上首位以指定打擊（DH）身分贏得MVP的大聯盟球員，打破棒球界對指定打擊貢獻度的傳統偏見。

過去，人們普遍認為指定打擊因為不參加場上的防守，對球隊的整體價值相對較低。這也是為什麼像波士頓紅襪傳奇強打大衛·奧提茲（David Ortiz）這樣的驚人打擊，即使表現出色，也未曾獲得MVP的主要原因。然而，大谷的多方面表現成功顛覆這種觀點。他在本賽季不僅在指定打擊位置上展現驚人的打擊數據，還以優異的盜壘能力贏得全體記者和專家的尊重。

與此同時，紐約洋基隊的亞倫·賈吉再度摘下美聯MVP，展現他在打擊和防守兩端的全面性與穩定性。賈吉在2024賽季延續他在2022年打破美聯單季62支全壘打紀錄後的優異表現(在沒有服用禁藥下)，成為洋基隊不可或缺的核心。他的領袖氣質與場上表現，不僅帶動球隊的士氣，也繼續穩居聯盟頂尖球星的行列。

專家們一致認為，大谷翔平的第三座MVP獎座意義非凡，不僅肯定他作為強打與盜壘的獨特價值，更突顯棒球界對指定打擊位置的重新評估。他的成功讓外界重新思考一名球員的價值應如何被定義，不再局限於傳統的「打擊」定義，而是更多元地考量他對比賽的實際影響力。

對於大谷來說，這次的國聯MVP得獎不僅是生涯的一大成就，也為他未來的職業生涯奠定更高的歷史地位。他已然成為大聯盟歷史上少數能以多聯盟身分獲得最高個人榮譽的球員之一，並進一步穩固自己作為全球最具影響力的棒球選手之一的地位。

賈吉與大谷的雙星閃耀，象徵現代棒球多元價值的進一步體現，也讓球迷對未來大聯盟的競爭與更多紀錄的誕生充滿期待。

MLB MVP Announced: Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge Earn Top Honors

Recently, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced the winners of the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). As widely expected, the AL MVP was awarded to Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees, while the NL MVP went to Shohei Ohtani, the “two-way” star of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks Ohtani’s third MVP award in his career. His previous two were earned during his time with the Los Angeles Angels as an AL player, making this his first MVP win as a member of the NL.

Ohtani’s latest MVP award represents not only a significant milestone in his career but also the breaking of multiple historical records. He has become the first player in decades to win MVP honors in both the AL and NL, showcasing his dominance across leagues. Moreover, Ohtani is now the first player in MLB history to win MVP as a designated hitter (DH), challenging long-held biases in baseball regarding the value of DH contributions.

Historically, designated hitters have often been undervalued, as they do not participate in defensive play, which was seen as diminishing their overall value to a team. This perception is why even legendary hitters like David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox, despite their outstanding performances, were never awarded MVP honors. However, Ohtani’s exceptional all-around abilities have successfully overturned this notion. This season, he not only delivered phenomenal offensive stats from the DH position but also impressed with his base-stealing skills, earning the respect of reporters and experts alike.

Meanwhile, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees secured his second AL MVP award, continuing to demonstrate his all-around excellence in both offense and defense. Judge carried his momentum from 2022, where he famously broke the AL single-season home run record with 62 homers (without the use of performance-enhancing drugs), into another stellar 2024 season. He remains the cornerstone of the Yankees, contributing both on the field and as a leader in the clubhouse. His consistent performance and leadership have solidified his status as one of the league’s elite players.

Experts agree that Shohei Ohtani’s third MVP award is highly significant, not only recognizing his unique value as a power hitter and base stealer but also prompting a reevaluation of the designated hitter’s role in baseball. His success challenges traditional definitions of player value, expanding the conversation beyond mere offensive numbers to a broader appreciation of a player’s impact on the game.

For Ohtani, this NL MVP award is not just a career achievement but also a step toward cementing his historical legacy. He joins a select group of MLB players who have earned the league’s highest individual honor in both leagues, further solidifying his status as one of the most influential baseball players in the world.

The dual triumphs of Judge and Ohtani symbolize a broader recognition of diverse talents in modern baseball. Their achievements not only excite fans but also heighten anticipation for future MLB competitions and the breaking of even more records.