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September 2025 MLB Monthly Award Winners: A Recap of Stellar Performances
10/1/2025, 8:05:35 PM
Outstanding Player Performances
The month of September 2025 showcased remarkable achievements from Major League Baseball (MLB) players, culminating in the selection of the Players of the Month. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees was named the American League (AL) Player of the Month, while Daylen Lile of the Washington Nationals received the National League (NL) Player of the Month honor.
Judge concluded the regular season with an impressive .370 batting average and a league-leading 1.292 OPS, hitting 10 home runs in September to finish the season with 53 homers. This achievement made him one of only three players to win a league batting title while hitting at least 50 home runs in the same season. Judge's performance throughout the month included 30 hits, 27 runs scored, and 27 walks, leading the Majors in on-base percentage and OPS. He also became the first Yankee to win a batting title since 2020.
Lile, a rookie outfielder, had a standout month, batting .391 with a .772 slugging percentage, including six home runs and seven triples. His performance marked him as the first player since Willie Mays in 1957 to achieve seven or more triples and six or more home runs in a single month. Lile's contributions included 20 runs scored and 19 RBIs, solidifying his candidacy for the NL Rookie of the Year.
Pitching Excellence
Max Fried of the New York Yankees was recognized as the AL Pitcher of the Month, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers earned the NL Pitcher of the Month title. Fried posted a 1.89 ERA over five starts, securing wins in all five outings and finishing the season with a league-leading 19 wins. His performance included 35 strikeouts in 33.1 innings pitched, showcasing his dominance on the mound.
Yamamoto excelled with a remarkable 0.67 ERA across four starts, allowing only two earned runs and striking out 34 batters in 27 innings. He came close to a no-hitter on September 6 against the Baltimore Orioles and became the first Dodgers pitcher to achieve at least 10 strikeouts in three consecutive starts since Clayton Kershaw in 2017. This marked Yamamoto's second Pitcher of the Month award of the season.
Notable Rookie and Reliever Achievements
In addition to Lile's accolades, he was also named the NL Rookie of the Month, marking a significant milestone for the Nationals. Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres was awarded the NL Reliever of the Month, achieving a perfect September with a 0.00 ERA over 12.1 innings pitched, striking out 26 batters. Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians received the AL Reliever of the Month honor, saving seven games and finishing the month with a 2.77 ERA.
Conclusion
The performances in September 2025 highlighted the exceptional talent present in MLB, with players like Aaron Judge and Daylen Lile making significant impacts as the regular season concluded. As teams prepare for postseason play, these standout athletes have set the stage for an exciting October.
