MLB Players Name Shohei Ohtani Best in Baseball

The Athletic's annual poll highlights Ohtani's dominance and insights on the Dodgers' spending, analytics, and most overrated players.

Ohtani received 46% of votes as the best player, nearly doubling Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 26.5%.
Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts tied for third in the poll, each receiving 8.8% of the vote.
Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. was named the most overrated player by 20.3% of respondents.
Players overwhelmingly support the Dodgers' big spending and the use of analytics in baseball.
68.3% of players disagreed with shortening the MLB season and opposed a salary cap.