Shohei Ohtani outperforms Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes this season

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Shohei Ohtani outperforms Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes this season
Summary

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is having an exceptional season, demonstrating remarkable performance both as a pitcher and as a hitter. As of June 4, Ohtani's fWAR stands at 4.4, which matches the combined contributions of Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes at 2.2 each. Ohtani has a bWAR of 5.2, surpassing Judge and Skenes' total of 3.6 bWAR for this season. His pitching has included a 0.74 ERA and a 6-2 record over 10 starts, while offensively he leads the National League with a.420 on-base percentage and 10 home runs. Continued performance at this level could place Ohtani among the all-time great seasons in MLB history.

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By the Numbers
  • Ohtani's fWAR is 4.4, equal to Judge and Skenes combined.
  • Ohtani's bWAR stands at 5.2, higher than Judge and Skenes' 3.6.
  • Ohtani has a 0.74 ERA with 67 strikeouts over 61 innings.
  • He has a.301 batting average and leads with a.420 OBP.
  • The Dodgers have won back-to-back World Series since signing Ohtani.
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What Shohei Ohtani is doing this season is unbelievable.

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