Juan Soto vs Shohei Ohtani. Surgical patience against supernatural power. In the 2026 MLB season, both are targeting the National League MVP in a race that can redefine the offensive weight of the circuit. Soto, with his historical discipline at the plate and ability to get on base like few others in the modern era. Ohtani, the global phenomenon that combines power, speed and mass production. Who will dominate the narrative? The art of controlling the zone or the total impact of a generational player? We analyze projected statistics, team context and the media factor that can tip the balance in the vote.

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