Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani receives highest praise from former MVP
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has received high praise from former MVP Joey Votto, who believes Ohtani is having one of the greatest seasons in baseball history. Ohtani has impressive statistics, including a strong strikeout rate and a low ERA, making him a front-runner for both the NL MVP and Cy Young awards. Votto suggests that if Ohtani wins his fifth MVP, it could be unanimous, solidifying his status as one of the greatest athletes of the 21st century.
- ▪Shohei Ohtani is considered the best player in baseball by former MVP Joey Votto.
- ▪Ohtani has a 0.82 ERA and has pitched five or more innings in each of his nine starts this season.
- ▪He is on track to win his fifth MVP award, which Votto believes could be unanimous.
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MLB Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani receives highest praise from former MVP By Thomas L. Murray Published May 28, 2026, 8:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is the best player in baseball now. But is he the greatest baseball player of all time? Former National League MVP Joey Votto went on “The Dan Patrick Show” on Thursday morning and voiced his opinion about the two-way superstar. “I really think we might be in the middle of one of, if not the greatest, season in the history of baseball,” Votto said.
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