By Nelson Sanatana y Emmanuel Espinal
November 9, 2025
Lea en español: Orgullo quisqueyano en los BBWAA 2025: Juan Soto, José Ramírez y Cristopher Sánchez, entre los finalistas
The Dominican crop of the 2025 Major League Baseball season shows up once again on the Baseball Writer’s Association of America (BBWAA) big-stage. Amid superstars and outrageous stat lines, three players from the Dominican Republic were revealed as finalists: Juan Soto (National League MVP), José Ramírez (American League MVP) and Cristopher Sánchez (National League Cy Young). Three different paths, one common thread: consistency, impact, and a cultural imprint that outlives the box score.
Juan Soto, Mets — National League MVP Finalist
In his debut year in Queens, Soto turned in a season that blends power, discipline, and daring on the bases. He launched 43 homers (a career best), drove in 105 runs, scored 120, and—as usual—led the MLB with 127 walks. His .396 OBP topped the NL, and his 38 steals were more than triple his previous high (12).
Beyond the counting stats, Soto gave a master class in patience and pitch recognition. His arrival stabilized the Mets’ lineup and raised the team’s competitive ceiling. In an MVP race that features Shohei Ohtani’s spectacle and Kyle Schwarber’s thunder, Soto brings the most balanced résumé—elite on-base skills, thunderous bat, and wire-to-wire production.
For Dominican fans—from New York to the Dominican Republic—seeing Soto back among the finalists simply confirms the obvious: at 26, he’s already one of the defining hitters of his era.
José Ramírez, Guardians — American League MVP Finalist
José Ramírez makes the extraordinary feel routine—but it’s the routine of a true star. In 2025, Cleveland’s switch-hitting third baseman stacked his second straight 30–40 season (30 HR, 44 SB) with a .283/.360/.503 line over 158 games. While others flash in bursts, Ramírez wins with the full toolkit: power from both sides, contact, speed, defense, and quiet leadership.
Context matters: the Guardians erased a 15.5-game deficit to win the AL Central, and Ramírez was—again—at the epicenter. It’s no accident he now owns seven seasons finishing top-six in MVP voting; this would be his fourth time on the podium reserved for the top three. Ramírez isn’t trend—he’s foundation and staying power.
For the Dominican community, his nomination renews a tradition: the Quisqueyano who understands the game from every angle and contributes in every phase, day after day—no chest-thumping, just championship weight.
Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies — National League Cy Young Finalist
When Zack Wheeler went down, Cristopher Sánchez shifted from “key piece” to de facto ace in Philadelphia. The lefty finished 13–5 with a 2.50 ERA and 212 strikeouts over 202 innings. Among NL leaders: third in ERA, fifth in strikeouts, second in innings. Translation: dominant and dependable.
Sánchez didn’t just stack stats; he kept the NL East champs afloat in the hard moments—refining his plan, trusting the changeup, and attacking the zone with conviction. In a trio that includes phenom Paul Skenes (1.97 ERA) and World Series champion Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dominican builds the case of a rotation warrior: win you the game today, protect your bullpen for tomorrow.
In a market that demands character, Sánchez answered with veteran calm and edge—adding another Dominican name to the gallery of October difference-makers and awards-ballot fixtures.
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What’s Next: Dates & Stakes
The BBWAA will announce winners the week of November 10, 2025, starting with the Rookies of the Year. For Soto and Ramírez, an MVP would stamp authority on careers already trending historic. For Sánchez, a Cy Young would certify a high-grade transformation atop a Phillies staff built to contend.
Beyond the trophy, this is about legacy—how we will remember 2025 when we tell the story of this era. And in that telling, the tricolor Dominican flag flies in a privileged place.
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Why It Matters (for the Dominican Republic and Its Worldwide Community)
Representation: three finalists in major awards sustain the narrative of Dominican excellence in Major League Baseball.
Role models: Soto (patience & OBP), Ramírez (well-rounded player), Sánchez (poise & rotation value) draw diverse paths for the next generation.
Cultural footprint: every plate appearance, every stolen base, every quality inning proves Dominican baseball is not just a pipeline—it’s present-tense excellence and leadership.
From ESENDOM, we salute the journeys of Juan Soto, José Ramírez, and Cristopher Sánchez. Whatever the final vote says, 2025 already speaks with a Dominican accent.
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