Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani and the Yankees' MLB home run leader Aaron Judge were both awarded Silver Sluggers, which honor the best offensive player at each position in each league. The awards precede what's expected to be an MVP coronation for each player next week.

Shohei Ohtani, the first 50-50 player in major league history, and Triple Crown threat Aaron Judge lead the league Most Valuable Player finalists revealed on Monday.

Barring an all-time shocking decision, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will both earn another MVP award this November. Just one, however, will accept the award as a World Series champion. The World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers features five past MVPs,