There’s a fine line between redemption and revisionism, and apparently, it runs straight through right field. When history gets uncomfortable, some folks reach for the eraser instead of the record book. In a twist that’s equal parts poetic and perplexing, Aaron Judge has been left standing while Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro Suzuki are ushered to the front of the legacy parade. Baseball’s past just got a makeover—retroactive justice, anyone?
There is one thing that is more difficult than hitting home runs against Aroldis Chapman, and it is making an All-Star MLB team. You can ask 10 different people, and at the end, you will have 10 different teams with some common players. And the other part, after making the team, is convincing people that your team makes sense. Because there is always that one person who says ‘u are stupid for choosing him’.
MLB insider Jayson Stark, who made a team previously, has made another MLB All-Quarter Century team, and people are still not happy. This time, he made changes to the team and added Buster Posey for Yadi Molina, but there are two changes that have people reeling, again. He put Ohtani for David Ortiz and Suzuki for Judge. And guess what, the people are letting him know that you don’t make such changes.
Suzuki didn’t just play baseball—he redefined elegance at the plate and precision in the field. His 3,089 MLB hits, coupled with a cannon arm, made him a right-field masterpiece. While Judge brings thunder, Ichiro brought consistency, charisma, and global influence. Fans didn’t forget that, even if Stark nearly did.
After @jaysonst weighed in, you’ve had your say.
Now, it’s his turn to respond to your picks for MLB’s All-Quarter Century Team. pic.twitter.com/fzWv3uatRn
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 2, 2025
Ohtani is not a baseball player; he’s a living glitch in the sport’s reality. With a 1.053 OPS and MVP-level dominance, he’s rewriting what greatness looks like. Ortiz may have iconic moments, but Ohtani is the moment. You don’t bench a superhero just because the legend got there first.
So, what’s the verdict? Legends walked so unicorns could sprint. Ichiro and Ohtani didn’t just earn their spots—they stormed the gates of baseball’s legacy hall with style and stats. If tradition feels bruised, maybe it needed a wake-up call. After all, history isn’t just about who was great—it’s about who’s still bending reality. And if that stings, take it up with the scoreboard.
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani trade blows, as Ohtani leads MVP war
If baseball had a presidential debate, this Yankees-Dodgers series was it—and yes, the West Coast candidate just won the round. With the bright lights on and star power overflowing, Judge did what he does. But then Ohtani stepped in and did what only Shohei Ohtani can. Two MVPs traded blows, but let’s be real—Ohtani didn’t just answer, he outshone.
The Yankees-Dodgers clash wasn’t just a game—it was a blockbuster featuring two MVPs. Judge struck first, launching a first-inning solo homer with authority. But Ohtani answered instantly, sending the first pitch he saw 417 feet. The scoreboard wasn’t the only thing lighting up—so was the MVP race. Ohtani wasn’t done. In the sixth, he crushed another homer, bringing his total to 22 in 57 games. That broke Gil Hodges’ 1951 Dodgers record of 21 home runs in the same span. No Dodger in 73 years had done it, until Ohtani. It was history with flair, and a reminder: Ohtani isn’t just great, he’s generational.
While Judge is dominant, Ohtani is doing it at warp speed. He’s now batting over .322 with 22 homers and a league-best slugging percentage. He’s breaking records, winning games, and carrying L.A. flash with Japanese precision. Right now, the MVP crown doesn’t just fit Ohtani—it gleams on him.
So yes, Judge is thundering—no doubt. But Ohtani? He’s rewriting the rulebook midseason. This isn’t just a home run race; it’s a headline war, and Ohtani’s writing in bold. If the MVP is a popularity contest and a stat sheet, he’s winning both. At this point, Judge is chasing history—Ohtani is casually living in it.
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