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Bowden Predicts Ohtani as NL All-Star DH Over Schwarber

6/9/2026

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Jim Bowden predicts Shohei Ohtani will start as the NL All-Star hitter for the United States.
Bowden ranks Ohtani ahead of Kyle Schwarber for the DH, noting Ohtani’s .302 average and 939 OPS versus Schwarber’s .937 OPS, while Cristopher Sanchez (0.74 ERA) is set to start for the NL.
If Ohtani maintains this output through mid-July, he should stay the NL All-Star DH or become the starter pitcher.

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Jim Bowden predicts Shohei Ohtani will start as the NL All-Star hitter for the United States.
Bowden ranks Ohtani ahead of Kyle Schwarber for the DH, noting Ohtani’s .302 average and 939 OPS versus Schwarber’s .937 OPS, while Cristopher Sanchez (0.74 ERA) is set to start for the NL.
If Ohtani maintains this output through mid-July, he should stay the NL All-Star DH or become the starter pitcher.