“Juan Soto looks older than Shohei Ohtani”; “College admissions brochure” - Fans brutally roast NL MVP finalists' virtual call fits

A virtual appearance by the National League MVP finalists Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Kyle Schwarber unexpectedly turned into a social-media roasting session after fans zeroed in on how each player looked on camera.

The short MLB video circulated widely ahead of the award announcement and quickly drew comparisons ranging from “college brochure” material to holiday-season chaos.

Ohtani, Soto, and Schwarber were taking part in the league’s standard finalist media call, a format MLB has used since 2020. While the focus was meant to be on the upcoming MVP reveal, which Ohtani ultimately won unanimously, fans instead fixated on the trio’s contrasting on-screen aesthetics.

“Soto looks older than Shohei here for some reason,” one fan wrote. “College admissions brochure,” another fan said. “Kyle Schwarber looks like he’s not happy he’s been interrupted putting up his Christmas tree. Shohei Ohtani looks like he’s on the set of a toothpaste commercial. Juan Soto looks like he’s about to open for Penn & Teller in Vegas,” one fan tweeted. “The lumberjack, the samurai, and the Matador,” another fan commented. “Why Schwarber looks like my uncle,” one fan said. “Shohei looks like he’s going to Starbucks for a weird drink,” a fan wrote.

“Winning the World Series is first and foremost” - Shohei Ohtani’s MVP praise framed by history-making achievement

Shohei Ohtani made more history this week, becoming the first player in MLB history to win multiple unanimous MVP Awards and the first since Barry Bonds to claim the honor three straight times.

But when asked about the achievement, the Dodgers superstar was quick to shift the focus back to the championship Los Angeles secured last month.

Speaking through an interpreter, Ohtani said the MVP was “icing on the cake,” adding that the World Series title carried far more weight for him.

“The biggest thing is obviously being able to win the World Series. That’s first and foremost,” Ohtani said. “Being crowned MVP is great, but I really appreciate all the support from my teammates, everybody around me, and the staff.”

Ohtani’s historic 2025 season dominant at the plate and impactful on the mound in his return from injury made him an overwhelming favorite for the award. His unanimous selection places him in a category all his own, surpassing even past legends in voting history.

Ohtani emphasized that team success mattered most, a sentiment that resonated around the league as the Dodgers’ championship run capped another remarkable chapter for baseball’s most unique talent.

Edited by Shubham Soni