"Ohtani likes the idea of getting everything started, of getting into the game, Roberts said last year, and you cannot argue with the results: Ohtani has scored 280 runs over the past two seasons, by far the most in the big leagues. Over his past three seasons -- his final year with the Los Angeles Angels and his first two seasons with the Dodgers -- he has 153 home runs and an adjusted OPS+ of 184."
ESPN's Buster Olney conducted a comprehensive survey of industry professionals to rank the top 10 designated hitters for the 2026 MLB season. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers claims the top position on this list. Manager Dave Roberts has confirmed Ohtani will serve as the leadoff hitter regardless of whether he plays designated hitter or starts as a pitcher. Ohtani's dominance is evident through his statistics: he scored 280 runs over the past two seasons, the most in baseball, and accumulated 153 home runs with an adjusted OPS+ of 184 over his final Angels season and first two Dodgers seasons. Despite postseason struggles, his regular season performance solidifies his ranking.
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