What is most valuable on the baseball field? It’s the question that dictates whether Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will win the MVP.
On MLB Network, Brian Kenny broke down the debate between Ohtani and New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor in the National League race for MVP.
“Shohei Ohtani is, of course, the ultimate all-around player in the history of the game,” Kenny said. “But he’s not pitching this year and he doesn’t play a field position. The twist here is he’s not the prototypical, lumbering power-hitting DH [designated hitter].”
"If WAR didn't exist, I don't think we could bridge this gap between Ohtani and Lindor.