NL MVP Race: Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong

PCA has jumped Ohtani as the betting favorite, with Ohtani at +100. John Smoltz backed Ohtani. ESPN still ranks Ohtani #1 despite not pitching. A pitching return could tip the scales. Ohtani's offensive numbers (.292, 27 HR, .937 OPS) and 1.79 ERA keep him in contention.