Shohei Ohtani's 2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Dream Come True!
Exploring Shohei Ohtani's case to be selected with the No. 2 overall pick by managers in fantasy baseball drafts.
Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The start of the MLB season is just around the corner and some of baseball's top performers are ramping up efforts ahead of Opening Day.
Fantasy baseball managers have their sights set on upcoming drafts for their respective leagues, eyeing last year's top performers in the first round of fantasy drafts. Managers selecting near the bottom of the first round will be forced into some tough decisions, while those who manage to land one of the top selections will have their pick of MVP candidates and All-Stars alike. Near the top of the draft, players like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge or Bobby Witt Jr.
will likely fall off the board within the top five picks. Such players will anchor teams for the upcoming season, while the decision in the second round becomes much more difficult in leagues with snake draft formats. Managers picking near the top of the draft will have a long wait to their second pick, making the first selection that much more paramount.
Here's a look at a mock draft selection from the No. 2 overall selection, with plenty of talent remaining on the board: Fantasy Baseball Managers Should Target Shohei Ohtani With The No. 2 Pick Managers with the No.