Shohei Ohtani has done it again. The pride of Japan has made baseball history, claiming his fourth unanimous MVP award and igniting celebrations across the country.
Fans across Japan woke up this week to newspaper extras being handed out at major train stations, marking yet another milestone in the 31-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers superstar’s extraordinary career. Ohtani earned his second consecutive National League MVP award after leading the Dodgers to back-to-back World Series championships, cementing his place among baseball’s all-time greats.
All four of his MVP awards have been unanimous. Ohtani previously claimed the American League MVP in 2021 and 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels, becoming the first player in MLB history to win the award twice in each league.
This season, Ohtani hit .282, led the National League with a 1.014 OPS, recorded 55 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. He also returned to the mound after an elbow injury, striking out 62 batters in 47 innings, showcasing his rare two-way talent.
In October, he delivered one of the greatest single-game performances in MLB history — hitting three home runs while striking out ten batters over six dominant innings — to lead the Dodgers past the Milwaukee Brewers and clinch the NL Championship Series in four straight games.
A season of dominance, a nation celebrating, and a legacy that continues to grow, Shohei Ohtani has once again proven why he is one of the most remarkable athletes of his generation.
