Ohtani is far better than Ortiz. So, Ortiz couldn't get MVP, but Ohtani did. Here’s a table comparing David Ortiz’s 2006 season and Shohei Ohtani’s 2024 season based on their stats: Category David Ortiz (2006) Shohei Ohtani (2024) WAR 5.2 9.2 Home Runs 54 54 RBIs 137 130 Batting Average .287 .310 On-Base Percentage (OBP) .413 .390 Slugging Percentage (SLG) .636 .646 OPS (On-Base + Slugging) 1.049 1.036 Stolen Bases 1 59 Runs Scored 115 134 Team Success Missed playoffs Won World Series Awards 3rd in MVP, Silver Slugger NL MVP, Hank Aaron Award, Edgar Martinez DH Award Summary: While Ortiz had an elite offensive season, Ohtani’s 2024 campaign showcases not only equivalent power at the plate but also exceptional baserunning and defensive versatility, reflected in his significantly higher WAR and contributions to his team's championship success.