Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was named the American League’s Player of the Month for July on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive month the pitcher and designated hitter has claimed the honor.
Ohtani won the monthly award for the fourth time in his career, having also been picked in June and July 2021. The 29-year-old was also named AL Player of the Week on Monday.
Over 23 games in July, Ohtani hit.282 with nine home runs and 14 RBIs. He also pitched 25⅓ innings across four starts, going 2-2 with a 4.97 ERA and logging his first complete-game shutout in the majors.