Alex Curry, who served as a reporter until the middle of last year, expressed his opinion
Alex Curry, who worked as a reporter for Barry Sports West, which broadcasts Angels games locally, until the middle of last year, appeared on the podcast program “Flippin’ Butts Podcast” hosted by Ben Verlander. Angels pitcher Shohei Otani and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge are among the leading candidates for this season’s AL MVP.
Mr. Curry appeared on the program of Mr. Ben Verlander, who is known as an enthusiastic Otani fan. She emphasized Ohtani’s value amid the growing “MVP controversy” surrounding Ohtani and the judges. “As with any sport, why can’t we (understand) appreciate the wonderful things that are happening right now?” he asked, adding, “Shohei Ohtani has done something that no one in MLB has ever done. Last week Ohtani became the only player with 10 wins and 30 home runs in a single season.”
He added, “There is no other player who can compare to his achievements, or even come close to that record. It’s ridiculous to argue, and he won (the MVP) unanimously last year.” He argues that Ohtani, who has an unparalleled record in both throwing and hitting, is a good fit.
Mr. Verlander also agrees with Mr. Curry. “I’m thrilled with Aaron Judge’s performance and I hope he can break the record[RogerMaris’franchise-record61homerunssetin1961]but even if he does, he’ll be MVP. “It doesn’t mean that he won the award,” he said, “Every day Shohei Ohtani shows us something that no one has ever seen. He (the judge) is chasing history, but Shohei Ohtani itself is history.” We are doing things that no one has ever done before,” he said.
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