Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star for the World Series champion Dodgers, was the most bet-on individual athlete in 2025, surpassing NFL players like Saquon Barkley. Despite Ohtani’s popularity, notable prop bets involving pitchers, such as those placed on Cleveland Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, drew controversy after their indictment for rigging pitches. In response, MLB announced a cap on pitching prop bets to mitigate integrity risks. The league emphasized that most prop bets depend on broader game dynamics, not solely individual actions.
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