Shohei Ohtani has made history once again by winning his third MVP Award, becoming the first full-time designated hitter to achieve this. He had an astounding season, joining the exclusive 50-50 club by hitting 54 homers and stealing 50 bases, while leading the National League in several categories, including runs scored and RBIs.
By the Numbers
- Ohtani led the NL with 9.2 bWAR, 134 runs scored, 54 homers, and 130 RBIs.
- He became the first player in MLB history to hit 50+ homers and steal 50+ bases in the same season.
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State of Play
- Ohtani’s historical performance solidified his status as a frontrunner after a strong final month, hitting 10 homers and driving in 32 runs in 26 games.
- The Dodgers celebrated their World Series victory, with Ohtani playing a key role in their success.
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