That particular honor would have to be won over Ohtani, an intimidating prospect given the Dodger\u2019s dominance at the plate and on the mound.<\/p>\n
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Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after hitting a double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning during game six of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.<\/p>\n
That said, Soto isn\u2019t intimidated by Ohtani\u2019s perennial contender status.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to be there every year, too,\u201d Soto said, per DiComo. \u201cSo he better keep doing what he\u2019s doing, because I\u2019m coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Soto also made clear that while he\u2019s been happy with his performance thus far in his career, he has yet to peak.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel like everybody tries to do better than what they did before,\u201d Soto said. \u201cI would definitely love to be better around the bases and better around the outfield. Even hitting, I try to keep my hitting increased. Thank God I\u2019ve been doing well the past couple seasons. I\u2019ve been putting numbers up there, career highs and stuff like that. So I just want to keep doing the same thing. I try to be better year after year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Soto, Ohtani Dominate Offensive Statistics<\/p>\n
Both players had outstanding seasons at the plate in 2025.<\/p>\n
Ohtani hit .282 and exploded for 55 home runs and 102 RBIs, while Soto hit .263 and had 43 home runs while edging Ohtani with 105 RBIs.<\/p>\n
Soto was also walked more than anyone else in baseball and led the National League with an on-base percentage of .396. Ohtani\u2019s, meanwhile, was .392.<\/p>\n
The Mets slugger demolished Ohtani on the base paths, with a NL-leading 38 stolen bases to Ohtani\u2019s 20.<\/p>\n
That said, Ohtani stole 59 bases in 2024, far outpacing Soto\u2019s seven stolen bases.<\/p>\n
The Difference Might Come on the Mound<\/p>\n
Where Soto can\u2019t match Ohtani is in pitching.<\/p>\n
Ohtani is a two-way player who can do incredible things<\/a> like hit three home runs and record 10 strikeouts in one game<\/a>.<\/p>\n Soto can\u2019t match that, but if he can do more at the plate, he might stand a chance at dethroning Ohtani\u2019s MVP reign.<\/p>\n LA Baseball Report<\/p>\n Get the app for faster news<\/p>\n![\"App](\"https:\/\/dodgersnation.com\/path\/to\/app-icon.png\"){kind=icon}
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