Shohei Ohtani has been a sensation since joining the Los Angeles Angels in 2018. His unique ability to both pitch and hit has made him one of the most exciting players in Major League Baseball (MLB). In June 2021, Ohtani had a record-breaking month, making history and proving why he is one of the most talented players in the league.
Ohtani started off the month with a bang, hitting his first career grand slam against the Oakland Athletics on June 1st. He followed that up with a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers on June 4th. On June 8th, Ohtani became the first player since Babe Ruth to hit for the cycle, going 4-for-5 with a double, triple, home run, and single. He also drove in five runs and scored four times in that game.
On the mound, Ohtani was equally impressive. On June 13th, he threw seven shutout innings against the Houston Astros, striking out 11 batters and allowing just three hits. He followed that up with another strong performance against the Seattle Mariners on June 18th, throwing seven shutout innings and striking out nine batters.
Ohtani’s record-breaking month earned him the American League Player of the Month award for June. He became the first player in MLB history to win the award for both pitching and hitting in the same month. He also became the first Japanese-born player to win the award.
Ohtani’s record-breaking June was a testament to his incredible talent and versatility. His ability to both pitch and hit at an elite level make him one of the most exciting players in MLB. With his record-breaking month, Ohtani has cemented his place as one of the best players in the league and is sure to be an exciting player to watch for years to come.
