“4th MVP incoming?”- MLB analyst makes a bold prediction about Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 14, 2025, 18:44 IST

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Shohei Ohtani's impressive performance in the 2025 MLB season is generating MVP buzz, highlighted by his 12 home runs, double-digit stolen bases, and a .308 batting average. MLB insider Ben Verlander praises Ohtani's clutch hitting, particularly his game-winning three-run homer against the Diamondbacks.

“4th MVP incoming?”- MLB analyst makes a bold prediction about Dodgers’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani (Image Source: Instagram)

When it comes to talking about one of the most talented MLB stars, it is difficult to miss out on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers’ designated hitter has become the hotbed of discussion for his long balls and a remarkable record during the 2025 MLB season. Shohei Ohtani went on to strike 10 home runs along with 10 stolen bases. Recently, MLB insider Ben Verlander made a bold prediction about Shohei Ohtani. Verlander even went on to discuss how he can be the 2025 MVP. He said,“A game-winning three-run homer in a crazy comeback ninth inning for the Dodgers. They scored six runs in the ninth inning and Sho comes up with just a massive clutch game-winning three-run homer in the midst of the crazy comeback inning and Sho as we speak, is now very quietly hitting 308 with 12 home runs and an OPS of 1.051 His OPS is back over a thousand for the year. The guy's absolutely killing it at the plate And he was the first player in baseball to hit 10 home runs and steal 10 bases this year. He did it in the team's first 36 games. That hadn't been done in 20 years, since Brian Roberts did it in 2005, reaching 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases in a team's first 36 games.”

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Ben Verlander further mentioned

“That list of 10 homers and 10 stolen bases is now including Pete CrowArmstrong, Kyle Tucker and Shohei Otani It's just those three, but Shi was the first to do it this year. He's hitting 308. I feel like the conversation for a little while this year was about Shohei is not exactly being Shohei Ohtani at the plate What's with these numbers? Look, Shohei is hitting . 308 with an OPS over a thousand, stealing double-digit bases Has 12 homers now. He's close to the league lead, which is Aaron Judge with his 14.”The ninth inning of the recent showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks is one fans won’t forget anytime soon. Shohei Ohtani reminded everyone why he’s one of the biggest stars in baseball with a game-changing swing. The Dodgers' designated hitter stepped up and blasted a three-run homer that flipped the game on its head, sealing a dramatic comeback.Also Read: “I’ve never seen anything like what he does”- Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts praises Shohei Ohtani’s home run

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