Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Aaron Judge headline a transformative All-MLB First Team, capping off seasons that not only shatter records but redefine baseball’s power hierarchy—and signal even greater shifts ahead for MLB fans and franchises.
The unveiling of the 2025 All-MLB teams isn’t just an awards announcement—it’s a referendum on how the game’s biggest stars are reshaping the narrative, breaking down barriers between pitching and power, and rewriting the blueprint for baseball greatness. By honoring the best at each position regardless of league, these teams spotlight the sport’s true heavyweights from Opening Day to season’s end.
Shohei Ohtani remains a force of nature, again earning MVP and First Team honors. His fourth MVP, second World Series ring, and sixth All-MLB First Team nod in 2025 solidify him as the era’s defining superstar—a dual-threat whose statistical feats and postseason heroics make him a generational phenomenon. With teammates and rivals alike left in awe, Ohtani’s accolades now rival the greatest runs in modern MLB history.
Rising alongside Ohtani, Cal Raleigh broke through as the AL MVP runner-up and proved critical to the Seattle Mariners’ resurgence. Raleigh’s glove and thunderous bat turned heads nightly, and his elevation to the First Team is a signal that the catching position is experiencing a fresh renaissance, demanding more from both sides of the plate.
Aaron Judge repeats as his league’s MVP and First Team outfielder. His power and plate presence remain unmatched in the American League, and his clutch playoff moments only strengthen his legacy as the Yankees’ latest larger-than-life figure.
The Building Blocks of a New Baseball Dynasty
These awards also serve as the annual temperature check for baseball’s next dynasties and breakout stars. The All-MLB First Team in 2025 reads like a prediction sheet for who will become household names—Bobby Witt Jr., Juan Soto, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. epitomize a new wave of young talent poised to dominate headlines for the next decade.
- Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes headline the rotation as 2025’s Cy Young winners, joined by World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, all building reputations as playoff workhorses and regular-season anchors.
- Relievers Aroldis Chapman and Jhoan Duran are proof that bullpens still make or break October dreams.
Even on the Second Team, the list is teeming with intrigue—Kyle Schwarber and Cody Bellinger headline the “snubbed by superstar depth” club and fuel more debate about how loaded the league’s top positions are.
All-MLB 2025: Complete First and Second Teams
These lists don’t just honor individual brilliance; they reveal hidden battles at every spot, where one MVP can elbow another into a lower tier due to positional overlap and evolving strategy.
All-MLB First Team
- C: Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners
- 1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
- 2B: Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
- 3B: Jose Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians
- SS: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
- OF: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- OF: Juan Soto, New York Mets
- OF: Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners
- DH: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
- SP: Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers
- SP: Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
- SP: Garret Crochet, Boston Red Sox
- SP: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
- SP: Max Fried, New York Yankees
- RP: Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
- RP: Jhoan Duran, Philadelphia Phillies / Minnesota Twins
All-MLB Second Team
- C: Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1B: Nick Kurtz, Athletics
- 2B: Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
- 3B: Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays
- SS: Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays
- OF: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
- OF: Cody Bellinger, New York Yankees
- OF: Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
- DH: Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
- SP: Hunter Brown, Houston Astros
- SP: Bryan Woo, Seattle Mariners
- SP: Cristopher Sánchez, Philadelphia Phillies
- SP: Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
- SP: Freddy Peralta, Milwaukee Brewers
- RP: Edwin Díaz, New York Mets
- RP: Andres Muñoz, Seattle Mariners
Why These Awards Matter: Legacy, Markets, and the Hot Stove
The heavy concentration of big-market stars (Yankees, Dodgers, Mets) is a reminder that franchise spending power and postseason experience drive recognition. Yet, the presence of emergent small-market titans like Witt Jr. and Skubal shows that scouting, development, and savvy signings can still vault underdog teams straight into the spotlight.
For fans, these recognitions drive hot stove conversations all winter. Trade rumors swirl over the Second Team’s pending free agents: will big-spending contenders swoop in to add instant championship experience? Kyle Schwarber, Cody Bellinger, and Bo Bichette all have market-shifting decisions ahead, adding intrigue to each day of the offseason.
Don’t Overlook the Specialists, the Comebacks, and the Play of the Year
Beyond the First and Second Teams, the awards ceremony celebrated breakout moments and stories the fan base obsesses over:
- AL Hank Aaron Award (Best Hitter): Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- NL Hank Aaron Award: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year: Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
- Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year: Edwin Díaz, New York Mets
- AL Comeback Player of the Year: Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
- NL Comeback Player of the Year: Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers
- Edgar Martínez Award (Best DH): Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Premier Play of the Year: Denzel Clarke, Athletics, June 9
- Executive of the Year: Matt Arnold, Milwaukee Brewers
For Ohtani, the legacy metrics are astonishing—multiple MVPs, World Series rings, and specialized awards in the same season, placing him not just in the discussion for modern greats, but for the all-time Mount Rushmore of baseball.
What Comes Next: Ripple Effects Across MLB
With new stars surging and cornerstone names sticking their claim atop the sport, this All-MLB cycle promises a future of roster arms races, record-breaking contracts, and rising parity in both leagues. The analytical era’s emphasis on all-around excellence, positional flexibility, and balancing youth with veterans has never been clearer.
For franchises and fans alike, the annual All-MLB announcement is fuel for every offseason theory, trade proposal, and championship dream. The coming months are already buzzing with anticipation—who will build on this year’s momentum, and who will make a statement in 2026?
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