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2026 Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 season was another chapter in his legendary career, marking a successful return to two-way dominance. At the plate, he remained an unstoppable force, playing in 158 games and slashing .282/.392/.622. He launched 55 home runs and drove in 146 runs, cementing his status as the game's premier slugger. On the mound, while his workload was carefully managed (47.0 innings), he showed he could still contribute as a pitcher, though his primary value in 2025 was overwhelmingly offensive. His combination of elite power, speed (20 steals), and on-base skills (15.0% walk rate) resulted in a staggering 7.5 WAR season.

Entering 2026, Ohtani is reportedly ready to resume a full two-way workload from Opening Day, which catapults his fantasy value back into a tier of its own. Projections forecast another MVP-caliber campaign with roughly 45-50 home runs and a return to 150+ innings pitched with elite strikeout numbers. In daily leagues where he can be slotted as both a hitter and pitcher, he is the undisputed #1 overall pick. Even in weekly leagues, his offensive floor alone makes him a top-5 selection, with any pitching contributions serving as a massive bonus. He remains the ultimate fantasy cheat code.