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For the last several years, Shohei Ohtani has been characterized as the best MLB player for obvious reasons. However, he could have competition in the form of Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong .
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A particular statistic points to PCA closing in on Ohtani for the title of the league's best player, per FanGraphs. PCA's Wins Above Replacement (WAR) total is 6.0, trailing Ohtani, who has a total of 6.2.
A far cry from last year when Ohtani dominated with a WAR total of 8.4 according to Baseball Reference. PCA finished with a WAR total of 5.9, according to Baseball Reference, and 5.4 per FanGraphs.
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Additionally, there is a real race for the National League MVP between PCA and Ohtani.
PCA is batting .291 with 104 hits, 21 home runs, and 53 RBIs. Meanwhile, Ohtani is batting .293 with 98 hits, 22 home runs, and 58 RBIs. Ohtani has four NL MVP awards , including back-to-back awards in 2024 and 2025.
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PCA's surge in going toe-to-toe with Ohtani has been due to a strong June. Overall, he batted .381 with 40 hits, 11 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 21 runs scored. Furthermore, he became the first player to join the 20/20 club, with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases.
In the outfield, PCA has become one of the most elite defenders in the league and a real Gold Glove contender. Last year, PCA won his first Gold Glove.
PCA is coming off playing in his second consecutive MLB All-Star.
Altogether, PCA plays with a unique blend of excitement, flair, and high energy. Ohtani is a baseball anomaly with his pitching prowess and slugging supremacy.
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