Japan and the United States enter the 2026 World Baseball Classic with stacked rosters, but Team USA's Aaron Judge is the betting favorite to win MVP honors at +750 odds. Shohei Ohtani, who won MVP in 2023, is second at +1100 for Japan's quest for a fourth title.
Other notable MVP favorites include Team USA stars Paul Skenes (+1600) and Bryce Harper (+1700), while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+2200) represents the Dominican Republic's top hope. The tournament features many MLB stars competing for global bragging rights.