Arrr, me mateys! Shohei Ohtani, a true treasure, snags his second MVP whilst swashbuckling through a record-breaking free agency!
2023-11-16
Arrr, me mateys! On a fine Thursday, Shohei Ohtani, that swashbucklin' slugger, becometh the 33rd scallywag in baseball history to lay claim to multiple MVP Awards! Mark me words, he be settin' sail to shatter records this here offseason! Arrr!
Shohei Ohtani, the heavy favorite in spring training, has won his second American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in the last three years. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien finished second and third, respectively. The vote was unanimous, making Ohtani the first player to win two MVPs unanimously. His statistics as a hitter were outstanding, leading the majors in slugging percentage and OPS, while ranking high in on-base percentage, home runs, and average.In addition to his hitting prowess, Ohtani is also a talented pitcher. He had a 3.14 ERA and struck out 11.4 batters per nine innings, which ranked among the top pitchers in the league. He was also the leader in Wins Above Replacement (WAR), making him an all-around valuable player.
Ohtani's success is just another accolade on his impressive resume. He is currently one of the most highly-touted free agents in baseball history. The Los Angeles Angels, aware of the risk of losing him in the offseason, became buyers at the trade deadline to bolster their chances of making the postseason.
However, the Angels' hopes were dashed as they went on a losing streak after the deadline, finishing the season with a poor record. It is expected that the team may not be able to retain Ohtani, and there have even been rumors of trading three-time MVP Mike Trout.
Although Ohtani will not pitch in 2024 due to undergoing Tommy John surgery, his value as both a pitcher and hitter cannot be denied. There are discussions that he could sign a record-breaking contract, potentially worth $500 million or even $600 million. While this may be a pipe dream, Ohtani is undoubtedly poised to secure one of the richest deals in the history of North American sports.