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Kyle Schwarber aims for MVP in tight race against Shohei Ohtani

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:24 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Kyle Schwarber aims for MVP in tight race against Shohei Ohtani

Summary

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is again in contention for the National League MVP award, currently ranking second behind Shohei Ohtani in MLB's latest poll. Schwarber has posted the fifth-highest OPS in Major League Baseball at.937 and leads the league with 22 home runs. Despite his impressive stats, Ohtani's standout performance, including a 0.82 ERA in nine starts, makes it difficult for Schwarber to take the top spot. Schwarber finished as the runner-up last season, hitting 56 home runs and driving in 132 runs. He aims to replicate or surpass these achievements to increase his MVP chances this season.

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By the Numbers

•Schwarber finished in second place for MVP voting last year.
•He is on pace for 62 home runs this season.
•Ohtani received 30 first-place votes in the latest poll.
•Schwarber has a.940 OPS this season.
•He played all 162 games in 2025, showcasing durability.

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9:24 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Kyle Schwarber seems poised to finish second fiddle for MVP again

What they're saying

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Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber finished runner-up to Shohei Ohtani for the NL MVP last season and seems on pace to do so again in MLB's latest poll to win the award.
— Yahoo Sports

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