Milwaukee Brewers: Analyst Wonders Who Plays 1B When Rhys Hoskins Returns, But Fans Already Know the Answer 4 Aug 6, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first base Andrew Vaughn (28) bats against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Brewers Andrew Vaughn receives wild MVP endorsement

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated Aug 12, 2025 10:23 PM ET

There’s no question the Milwaukee Brewers have gotten more than they expected from Andrew Vaughn, a player they acquired largely due to Aaron Civale’s trade request and Vaughn’s slow start with the Chicago White Sox. What looked like a change-of-scenery move has turned into a major win for Milwaukee.

Since Vaughn debuted for the Brew Crew on July 7, replacing the injured Rhys Hoskins, Milwaukee has gone 24-4 and Vaughn has posted video game-like numbers. Over that stretch, he has the sixth highest batting average in MLB at .347, sixth best OPS at 1.055, and the second most RBI’s with 32.

His incredible play has one MVP voter giving him an endorsement to be in top 10 consideration for the award at the end of the season.

Milwaukee Brewers Andrew Vaughn receives wild MVP endorsement

Baseball Columnist Bob Nightengale recently posted on X that Vaughn had inserted himself in the top 10 MVP discussions.

Andrew Vaughn suddenly in top 10 NL MVP discussion with another 3-run HR, giving him 32 RBI since joining the Brewers. He is the gift that keeps on giving from the White Sox.
They are about to go 24-4 since his arrival.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 13, 2025

As incredible as Vaughn has been over the past five weeks, it’s hard to justify that he is truly in consideration for MVP. His season numbers include a .243/.288/.421 slash line with 13 home runs and 51 RBI.

While Vaughn has undeniably been a key contributor for the Brewers and exceeded expectations since arriving in Milwaukee, labeling him an MVP candidate is a stretch. He’s become a valuable everyday presence, but his performance doesn’t stack up with the league’s true MVP frontrunners.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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