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Why Shohei Ohtani is Officially the Unrivaled No. 1 in MLB for 2026

Content: Shohei Ohtani has done it again. For the second consecutive year and the fourth time overall, MLB Network has ranked him as the top active player. With a staggering 55 home runs and a sub-3.00 ERA upon his return to the mound, Ohtani continues to redefine the "unicorn" status. This isn't just luck; it's a historic two-way dominance that has led the Dodgers to back-to-back World Series titles.