"If there was someone that was similar to him, guys that are pitching or hitting or things like that, but I think Shohei is such an anomaly, such a rarity, that as long as he is healthy and putting up Shohei-like numbers, I think it is impossible [that there is voter fatigue]."
"Across multiple sports, perennial winners become hated over the years, and, for the sake of mixing things up, award voters tend to aim to change things up, docking players who have won an award multiple times. The phenomenon is known as voter fatigue, and it can lead to deserving players getting passed over for their own excellence."
"I was talking to insiders about this, and they said, 'Guys decide today that they are voting for Shohei Ohtani.' I am not going to name names, but it would take something extraordinary."
Shohei Ohtani has won three consecutive MVP awards and four of his last five, establishing himself as a dominant force in baseball. After winning two straight MVPs with the Dodgers in his first two seasons without pitching, he returned to the mound mid-2025 with a gradual ramp-up. With the Dodgers positioned as a powerhouse and Ohtani at full strength for 2026, he appears positioned to win again. However, voter fatigue—a phenomenon where award voters favor changing winners to avoid repetition—could potentially impact his chances. Despite this risk, some insiders believe Ohtani's unique two-way abilities make him immune to such fatigue.
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