MVP Showdown: Is a Catcher Really in the Running? The American League MVP debate is raging, pitting Yankee slugger Aaron Judge against Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. While Judge's offensive stats are undeniable, Raleigh's defensive prowess and historic home run numbers as a catcher are shaking up the traditional MVP narrative. Discover how Raleigh's impact on the Mariners' pitching staff, with a nearly full run ERA difference when he's behind the plate, makes him a legitimate contender in this data-driven deep dive. Is it time to redefine MVP and recognize a true difference-maker at baseball's most demanding position?
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