Shohei Ohtani Secures Fourth Unanimous MVP, Eyes Barry Bonds' Record

Shohei Ohtani unanimously claimed his fourth MVP award, marking his second consecutive in the National League and third overall since 2023. This historic achievement places him second only to Barry Bonds' record of seven MVPs, with experts believing his unique two-way skill set makes catching Bonds highly probable. In the past season (2025), Ohtani delivered a career-high 55 home runs with a .282 average and an NL-leading 1.014 OPS. He also successfully returned to the mound after his second UCL surgery, posting a 1-1 record with a 2.87 ERA in 14 starts, and is expected to reach new pitching heights in 2026. Since joining the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million deal, he has won two league MVPs and two World Series championships, solidifying his status as the world's best player with five All-Star selections, three Silver Slugger Awards, and the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year.