"George Springer got his flowers. The 36-year-old outfielder finished seventh in American League MVP voting on Thursday, behind first-place winner Aaron Judge, with the New York Yankees' slugger capturing it for the second consecutive season. In total, Springer - who was the Toronto Blue Jays' best player from start to finish during the 2025 season - received one fourth-place vote, seven for fifth, six for sixth, seven for seventh, four for eighth and three for ninth, amounting to 125 points."
"Springer's top-10 finish was certainly well-deserved. He delivered one of the most impressive performances from a 35-year-old hitter that this sport has ever witnessed, posting career-highs in AVG (.309), wOBA (.408) and wRC+ (166, third-highest in the majors) in 140 games - completely turning the page from his career-worst 2024 offensive showing. His 5.2 fWAR, the second-highest of his 12 major league seasons, placed eighth among AL hitters this past season."
"The way Springer defied Father Time played a leading role in the Blue Jays' 20-win increase from last season, improving from 74 to 94 wins, which, thanks to owning the tiebreaker over the Yankees, clinched the franchise's first AL East title since 2015. Of course, he also helped punch this team's ticket to their first World Series appearance in 32 years, connecting on his game-winning home run to lift them past the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS."
George Springer finished seventh in American League MVP voting after receiving 125 points from a mix of fourth-through-ninth place votes. Two other Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, placed 13th and 16th respectively. Springer delivered a resurgent 2025 campaign at age 35, posting career highs in AVG (.309), wOBA (.408) and wRC+ (166) across 140 games and registering a 5.2 fWAR, his second-highest seasonal total. His offensive turnaround helped the Blue Jays improve from 74 to 94 wins, clinch the AL East via tiebreaker over the Yankees, and reach the World Series for the first time in 32 years.
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