NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium on August 23, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
The calendar has turned from April to May, so let’s look back on who the April MVP was for every American League Team
Baltimore Orioles – OF Cedric Mullins
Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) hits an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
He is a free agent at the end of the season and has gotten off to a hot start in his walk year. He has been the Orioles best hitter and plays an elite CF.
Boston Red Sox – SP Garrett Crochet
Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Crochet has been everything the Red Sox were hoping for when they traded for him. He is a true ace and gives them a chance to win every time he takes the mound.
New York Yankees – OF Aaron Judge
Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) follows through on an RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
This one is fairly obvious. Max Fried is having a great year, but Judge has been insanely good to begin the season.
Tampa Bay Rays – 1B Jonathan Aranda
Apr 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Aranda is hitting for surprising power, but it’s his average and OBP numbers that jump off the page so far.
Toronto Blue Jays – OF George Springer
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 28: George Springer #4 of Toronto Blue Jays hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the third inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 28, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Springer had a down season a year ago, and although the HR numbers arent there yet, his average and OBP are the best on his team.
Chicago White Sox – 2B Brooks Baldwin
Apr 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Brooks Baldwin (27) hits a sacrifice fly RBI during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The White Sox are a really bad team, with not much good to speak of. Baldwin has had a solid month, though and by process of elimination, he is their April MVP.
Cleveland Guardians – OF Steven Kwan
CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 10: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 10, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
By season’s end, Jose Ramirez will likely be the team’s MVP, but through a month of the season, it’s Kwan. He is an on-base machine, swipes bags, and has hit for power.
Detroit Tigers – 1B Spencer Torkelson
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
I could have easily gone with Skubal or Mize here, and although Tork has slowed down a bit, his offensive production in April has been outstanding.
Kansas City Royals – SP Kris Bubic
Apr 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Bubic has had an incredible month. I am not sure if he can keep up this success all season long, but right now, he is leading this Royals starting rotation.
Minnesota Twins – SP Pablo Lopez
Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Lopez has been great for the Twins. If they could just generate offense more consistently, they wouldn’t be such a horrible team.
Athletics – 1B/OF Tyler Soderstrom
Mar 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (21) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Soderstrom is ripping the baseball. He has been a pleasant surprise so far this season, as have most of the A’s.
Houston Astros – SP Hunter Brown
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 15: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros delivers during the twelfth inning against the Seattle Mariners in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Brown has become the staff ace for the Astros and is an early Cy Young candidate.
Los Angeles Angels – OF Mike Trout
ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 2: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels bats during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 2, 2023 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Diamondbacks 5-2. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The batting average is still low, but Trout is driving the baseball and leads the team in most of the important batting stats.
Seattle Mariners – 3B/DH Jorge Polanco
Mar 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Cal Raleigh was another option for me here because of his big HR total, but Polanco has put together an incredible month with eye popping numbers.
Texas Rangers – SP Tyler Mahle
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 06: Tyler Mahle #51 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 06, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
He has been the Rangers best SP through the first month and has given them production that they weren’t counting on.
