On Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the first player to win a unanimous MVP award in both pitching and hitting. The Los Angeles Angels star was named the American League Most Valuable Player after a season that saw him become the first player in MLB history to hit 20 home runs and record 50 strikeouts as a pitcher in the same season.
Ohtani, who is just 26 years old, was the unanimous choice of the 30 members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He was the first player to win the award since Mike Trout in 2016, and the first Japanese-born player to win it since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001.
Ohtani had an incredible season, hitting .286 with 17 home runs and 45 RBIs in just 106 games. On the mound, he was even more impressive, going 6-4 with a 3.31 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 63.2 innings. He also became the first pitcher to hit a home run in four consecutive games.
Ohtani’s performance this season was remarkable and it’s no surprise that he was named MVP. He is the first player to win both the pitching and hitting awards in the same season, and his accomplishments are sure to inspire future generations of baseball players.
Ohtani is a true role model for young players everywhere, showing that hard work and dedication can pay off. He has set a new standard for excellence in baseball, and his performance this season will be remembered for years to come. Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani on becoming the first player to win a unanimous MVP award in both pitching and hitting!
