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BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 30, 2021
Shohei Ohtani picks up Outstanding Designated Hitter honors
Ohtani was unanimously named the American League's Most Valuable Player earlier this month and is the first player to earn MVP and ODH awards in the same season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 24, 2021
Shohei Ohtani makes 2021 All-MLB Teams as both hitter and pitcher
The two-way star is the first player to make the All-MLB cut in more than one position in the same season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 20, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's MVP award another product of bucking Japan's baseball system
Though Japan now celebrates Ohtani and Ichiro as national heroes, both only achieved that status after once being looked down on for the different way they wanted to play pro baseball.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 19, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named American League MVP
Ohtani becomes the first Japanese player to win an MVP award since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 15, 2021
Shohei Ohtani already looking ahead after historic campaign
While the results of the MVP voting won't be known for a few more days, Ohtani has already taken home a raft of honors, including his first Silver Slugger Award.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 12, 2021
Shohei Ohtani wins Silver Slugger Award
The 27-year-old joins Ichiro Suzuki as the only Japanese players to win a Silver Slugger.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 9, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named one of three finalists for 2021 AL MVP
The two-way star was among the top three vote-getters along with the Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Marcus Semien.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2021
Shohei Ohtani voted Player of the Year by fellow major leaguers
'Of course the other awards are nice, but being chosen (as Player of the Year) by my fellow players, who are actually out there battling on the field, makes this special.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2021
Shohei Ohtani receives prestigious award for historic two-way season
The Angels star received the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award, which is granted to individuals and teams who have made a historically significant impact on the game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 26, 2021
Shohei Ohtani considers historic season a 'blueprint' for next year
The Angels two-way star described his record-smashing 2021 numbers as 'the minimum' he expects to deliver during an hourlong documentary aired by national broadcaster NHK on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 13, 2021
Shohei Ohtani given free rein to prove himself against naysayers
For the first time in his pro career, the brakes came off a fit Shohei Ohtani in 2021, and the Los Angeles Angels' star showed the world his prowess as a two-way player.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 8, 2021
Shohei Ohtani named Baseball Digest's MLB Player of the Year
Ohtani was chosen as the Baseball Digest Rookie of the Year in 2018. Baseball Digest is America's longest-running baseball publication.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2021
Meet the team helping Shohei Ohtani carve his historic two-way path
From interpreters to hitting coaches, dedicated support staffers strived to help the 27-year-old become the best version of himself over the course of a historic 2021 season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2021
Shohei Ohtani ends historic season in style with 46th home run
Ohtani was by far the most interesting player in baseball this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 1, 2021
Shohei Ohtani hits triple before Angels fall against Rangers
Ohtani is now tied for the MLB lead with eight triples as he became the first player in history to get 45 homers, eight triples, 25 doubles and 25 stolen bases in a year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2021
Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout voice feelings about another difficult season
The Angels' two biggest stars spoke out about a frustrating 2021 season and the desire to see the team get better.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch again this season
'He finished with two really strong outings and there's nothing to really gain right now,' Angels manager Joe Maddon said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 27, 2021
Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10, falls short of 10th win in home finale
Shohei Ohtani dominated on the mound but fell short of securing his 10th win of the season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 26, 2021
Shohei Ohtani triples twice as Angels capsize Mariners
A day after tying an MLB record by walking 11 times in a three-game span, the two-way star demonstrated why opposing teams had been pitching around him.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 25, 2021
Shohei Ohtani equals MLB walk record with 11 over three games
Ohtani, third in the majors with 45 home runs, struck out once in Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners but drew four walks.

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