Shohei Ohtani's extraordinary season as both a dominant pitcher and elite offensive performer was recognized Thursday with two Players Choice Awards, including the top prize, as voted on by the Major League Baseball Players Association.
The players' union selected the Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar as Player of the Year, given to the player who "exhibits the best on-field performance" in either league, as well as the American League's Outstanding Player.
The prizes are the latest awards in Ohtani's growing collection. The 27-year-old received the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award for the two-way feats which made him the first player named to an All-Star Game as both a pitcher and an offensive player.