Chase 2025’s MLB MVPs
Legendary on the diamond and immortalized in hardware, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have once again etched their names among baseball’s elite as the 2025 MLB MVP Award winners. Ohtani’s historic fourth MVP, his third straight and second consecutive in the National League, cements him as the only player ever to win back-to-back honors in both leagues. Judge’s third career MVP and second in a row places him alongside Yankees royalty like Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio. Together, they have not only redefined what greatness looks like, they have set The Hobby ablaze.
Collectors are already chasing their cards across every 2025 release. Check out some of the best cards celebrating these MVP seasons below.
Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge’s 2025 MVP seasons are immortalized in Topps cards — from online exclusives like Topps NOW® to Flagship Series and rare Diamond Icons inserts. Collectors are chasing these instantly iconic releases that celebrate two of baseball’s most dominant superstars.
Top 2025 MLB MVP Cards
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #OS-8 Aaron Judge
player info
• 2025 al MVP
• became the 13th player in mlb history to win at least three mvp awards
Set Info
• Online exclusive
what they said
• “It’s becoming increasingly difficult for me to use words to capture how good he is. He’s just playing at a higher level, and has been for quite some time.” – yankees manager aaron boone
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #OS-7 Shohei Ohtani
player info
• 2025 NL MVP
• the only player among the four major american professional sports Leagues to earn unanimous mvp honors more than once
Set Info
• online exclusive
what they said
• “He kind of reminds you of Nolan Ryan, and then he reminds you of freaking Barry Bonds. He’s both of those guys. I mean, he’s got great stuff and he can hit a home run with the best of anybody. Nobody else has done it before; I mean, the last guy was who, maybe Babe Ruth?” – hall-of-fame pitcher greg maddux
2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 #1 Shohei Ohtani
player info
• first player in any of the Big Four North American professional sports leagues — MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL — to win MVP and a championship in each of his first two seasons with a team
• joined barry bonds as the only player in mlb history to win mvp four times
Set Info
• 350 base cards
what they said
• “The biggest thing is obviously being able to win the World Series. That’s first and foremost. You know, it’s icing on the cake just to be able to get an individual award, being crowned MVP, but I just really appreciate the support from all my teammates, everybody around me, my supporting staff.” – shohei ohtani
2025 Topps Baseball Series 1 #300 Aaron Judge
player info
• led the mlb in batting average (.331)
• finished fourth in the mlb in home runs (53)
Set Info
• 350 base cards
what they said
• “I always would joke around with my parents in the backyard or when I was playing Little League that one day I would get a chance to be in the Major Leagues. I never thought it’d be something like this. It’s just truly incredible. Always chase your dreams.” – aaron judge
2025 Topps Diamond Icons Baseball Liquid Silver #LS-2 Aaron Judge Gold 1/1
player info
• joined mickey Mantle, yogi Berra, and joe DiMaggio as the only yankees to win the MVP three times
• 15th player in mlb history to win consecutive mvps
Set Info
• liquid silver is a 5-card insert
what they said
• “He’s one of the best guys I’ve ever played with, If not the best.” – mets superstar juan soto
2025 Topps Baseball Series 2 #400 Shohei Ohtani
player info
• finished third in the mlb in home runs (53)
• pitched for the dodgers in the world series
Set Info
• 350 base cards
what they said
• “MVP with ease. He should win it every year.” – mlb all-star pitcher marcus stroman
2025 MLB MVP Winners FAQs
- Which 2025 Topps cards feature Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge as MVPs?
- Collectors can find them in Topps NOW®, Series 1, Series 2, and Diamond Icons.
- How many MVP awards has Shohei Ohtani won?
- Ohtani has earned four MVP awards, three consecutive.
- What makes Aaron Judge’s 2025 MVP special?
- It’s his third career MVP and second straight, placing him among Yankees legends like Mantle and DiMaggio.
- Are the 2025 Topps NOW® MVP cards limited edition?
- Yes. Topps NOW® cards are printed to order during their release window, making each print run limited and directly tied to fan demand — an instant collectible for Ohtani and Judge fans.
- What was Aaron Judge’s batting average in 2025?
- A league-leading .331.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani: 4× MVP, 3 straight wins (2 NL, 1 AL)
- Aaron Judge: 3× MVP, 2 consecutive
- Featured sets: Topps NOW®, Series 1, Series 2, Diamond Icons
- Ohtani: first in Big Four sports with MVP + championship in first two team seasons
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