2026 World Baseball Classic MVP Odds: Shohei Ohtani Takes Over as Favorite

Shohei Ohtani captured MVP in the 2023 World Baseball Classic after leading Japan to its third WBC title in the most spectacular fashion. 

And in 2026, he's on pace to grab the trophy once more. 

Here are the latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of March 9.

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WBC MVP odds

Shohei Ohtani (JPN): +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Aaron Judge (USA): +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)
Bobby Witt Jr. (USA): +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total)
Junior Caminero (DOM): +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total)
Bryce Harper (USA): +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Kyle Schwarber (USA): +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total)
Juan Soto (DOM): +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Paul Skenes (USA): +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Tarik Skubal (USA): +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Ronald Acuna Jr. (VEN): +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (DOM): +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Cal Raleigh (USA): +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 total)

Here's what to know about the oddsboard:

The Favorites: Aaron Judge opened as the favorite pre-tournament, but Shohei Ohtani has moved to the front of the pack. Through three games, Ohtani is leading the WBC in batting average (.833), runs created (10.73) and isolated power (1.167), and is tied for the lead in home runs (2). Japan is also 3-0 to start the tournament. 

Ones to Watch: Two names that have leaped up the board are Bobby Witt Jr. (USA) and Junior Caminero (DOM). Witt opened at +2200 but is now third on the board at +1500. He's batting .200 with two stolen bases. Caminero's odds were nowhere near the top of the board, but he's now fourth at +1600. He's batting .500 so far in the tournament.