"Ohtani has set himself apart since joining the Dodgers ahead of the 2024 season, winning NL MVP in both seasons while featuring exclusively as the designated hitter for most of that time. He slashed .310/.390/.646 in his first season with the Dodgers, breaking their single-season home run record with 54 and leading the National League with 130 RBIs."
"Ohtani's ability to take over a game on the mound makes him a one-of-a-kind talent and indisputably the best player in baseball. He showcased said abilities last postseason, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters in six shutout innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS."
"If Ohtani can perform even close to as well as he did last season on both the mound and in the batter's box, he will be well on his way to solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players in baseball history."
Shohei Ohtani leads the MLB hitter power rankings for 2026, having excelled since joining the Dodgers in 2024. He won NL MVP in both seasons, achieving a .310/.390/.646 slash line and breaking the Dodgers' single-season home run record with 54. In 2025, he hit a career-high 55 home runs. Ohtani also shined in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, leading with three home runs. His pitching skills further enhance his value, as he posted a 2.87 ERA and struck out 62 batters in 47 innings last season.
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