Who will win MLB MVP in 2022? Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani won AL MVP and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper took home his second NL MVP honor in 2021.
Major League Baseball is the only American professional sport that wards two MVP awards, one to each conference. It allows two players to take home a prestigious honor, joining some of the best players in MLB history with the coveted award on their trophy case.
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MLB MVP odds 2022: Who will win Most Valuable Player?
Who will win MLB MVP in 2022? We look at the latest odds from BetMGM, looking at the top candidates who could win the AL and NL MVP awards this season.
2022 American League MVP odds
| Player | Odds: |
| Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels | +350 |
| Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels | +400 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays | +450 |
| Aaron Judge, New York Yankees | +2000 |
| Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox | +2000 |
| Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays | +2000 |
| Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians | +2500 |
| Corey Seager, Texas Rangers | +2500 |
| Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays | +2500 |
| Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros | +2500 |
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels – It’s understandable why Ohtani is the favorite to win AL MVP. It’s not even because he is the reigning award recipient. Ohtani can be among the MLB leaders in home runs and OPS, all while posting a stellar ERA with a high strikeout rate. With that said, we haven’t seen a back-to-back MLB MVP since 2012-’13 (Miguel Cabrera) and Ohtani comes with injury risks.
- Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels – Turning 31 in August, Mike Trout last played 140-plus games in 2018. That’s not to say he can’t win AL MVP, this is still the best position player in MLB. However, Ohtani’s presence could lead to the teammates splitting votes. So, Trout won’t be the AL MVP candidate we’re betting on right now.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays –Among the favorites to win AL MVP, Guerrero Jr. would be our pick. The expanded MLB playoffs mean missing the postseason, a negative for some voters, won’t be an issue. So, you have a slugger capable of winning the AL batting title and leading the league in home runs. Frankly, Vladito is a legitimate threat for the Triple Crown.
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees – It all comes down to durability for Aaron Judge. He played 155 games in 2017 and finished with 55 homers and 128 RBIs. Ever since, IL stints have become a yearly problem. The odds make him a reasonable bet, but the likelihood he stays healthy is low.
- Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox – Devers will certainly make a case for AL MVP if he maintains his production from 2021 (38 home runs, 214 runs produced, .538 SLG), but he needs the Red Sox to win the AL East. Otherwise, the division winner will likely have a player more deserving.
- Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays – THere’s a very strong possibility Franco wins an AL MVP in his career. However, a 21-year-old without great power (right now) and who won’t be competing for a batting crown this year, probably doesn’t finish top-10 in AL MVP voting.
- Darkhorse: Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros (+3500) – The Astros will be strong favorites to win the AL West and Tucker proved for a large stretch of the season he can be the best player in the lineup. Capable of hitting 30-plus home runs with 20 steals, 100 RBIs and a high OPS, Tucker’s odds make him a great bet for MLB MVP.
2022 National League MVP odds
| Player | Odds: |
| Juan Soto, Washington Nationals | +375 |
| Fernando Tatís Jr., San Diego Padres | +400 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves | +1000 |
| Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies | +1000 |
| Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers | +1000 |
| Trea Turner, Los Angeles Dodgers | +1600 |
| Jacob deGrom, New York Mets | +2000 |
| Francisco Lindor, New York Mets | +3000 |
| Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers | +3000 |
| Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves | +3000 |
- Juan Soto, Washington Nationals – Soto is the best hitter in baseball and it’s not really a debate. The Nationals won’t win their division, but Soto can post an OBP near .500 with 30-plus home runs and carry this team to a Wild Card spot. If he does that, he’ll meet the very definition of MVP.
- Fernando Tatís Jr., San Diego Padres – Similar to Ohtani and Judge, durability is the most important factor for Tatís Jr. He’ll make the highlight plays that belong on an MVP reel and being part of the 40-20 club on a World Series contender will help even more. It just comes down to him staying healthy.
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves – Acuña should be fully recovered from his torn ACL on Opening Day, but there is always the possibility that he isn’t quite the same level of athlete in his first year back. More time spent at DH with fewer steals could hurt his chances, but a 30-30 season also might win NL MVP.
- Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies – Voter fatigue is real. As a two-time NL MVP, Harper has history working against him. Few believe the Phillies are the team to beat in their division and that will also work against Harper. We’re not willing to bet on him winning it this year, but not because he won’t be deserving.
- Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers – Playing for the best team in baseball in a big market, Betts already boasts two huge factors working in his favor. We haven’t seen the best version of him as of late, but the talent to hit 30 home runs with a .280-plus average for the No.1 team in the NL could sway voters.
- Jacob deGrom, New York Mets – Stay away from the odds for deGrom to win NL MVP. In a shortened MLB season with pitchers having less time to prepare, there will be more injuries than a typical year. For deGrom, who battled concerning arm issues last season, that pushes us away from him completely.
- Darkhorse: Max Scherzer, New York Mets (+4000) – The new face of the Mets’ rotation, Scherzer will be asked to do even more for the reasons mentioned above. He’s in the big market, will post numbers worthy of a Cy Young award and the extra attention for a potential division champ might earn him MVP.
When is MLB MVP announced?
MLB announced the 2021 AL and NL MVP recipients on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2021. An official announcement date for the 2022 MLB awards isn’t determined as of March, but the expectation is both MLB MVP awards will be handed out in November.
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Recent MLB MVP winners
Shohei Ohtani won AL MVP in 2021, taking home all 30 first=place votes. Bryce Harper won his second MVP award, receiving 17 first-place votes.
Here are some of the past MLB MVP winners.
- 2021 – AL MVP – Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
- 2021 – NL MVP – Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
- 2020 – AL MVP – José Abreu, Chicago White Sox
- 2020 – NL MVP – Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves
- 2019 – AL MVP – Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
- 2019 – NL MVP – Cody Bellinger, Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2018 – AL MVP – Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox
- 2018 – NL MVP – Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers
- 2017 – AL MVP – Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
- 2017 – NL MVP – Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins