He will be the second player in history to be the MVP of both leagues, and the first person in history to win the MVP for the third time.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) for both the American and National Leagues, as selected by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), will be announced on the MLB Network on the 21st (22nd Japan time). In the National League, Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani looks set to win the award for the third time. The focus is on whether he will be elected by a unanimous vote for a third term.
Otani, who underwent right elbow surgery last September, has focused on being a batter this season. He hit an unprecedented 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases. Although he did not win the Triple Crown, he did mark second in the league with a .310 batting average. This will be his third MVP award after spending time with the Angels in 2021 and 2023, and he is sure to become only the second player in history to win both major league awards after Frank Robinson ( 1961 Reds, 1966 Orioles).
This is the first time a designated DH has won the award since the American League introduced a designated hitting system in 1973. The primary focus is whether there is a unanimous vote. What is of concern is the fate of the two votes retained by the New York branch, which is home to rival Francisco Lindor (Mets). Since it is done through a press vote, the subject of the reporters is included. For example, in the National League Rookie of the Year Award, which went to Paul Skeens (Pirates), Jackson Merrill (Padres) received 2nd place and 7 votes. Both reporters from our home bureau in San Diego voted for Merrill. Shota Imanaga (Cubs), who finished fourth in the Rookie of the Year award, received two of the four votes for third place from reporters at the Chicago bureau. This means that it is easier to get the so-called “local vote”.
What is fresh in our minds is the 2022 AL MVP competition. Aaron Judge (Yankees), who hit a new 62nd home run in the league, received 28 first place votes, and Ohtani (Angels) received 2 first place votes. All those who confronted Otani were reporters from the Los Angeles bureau.
This is his third MVP award, making him tied for second behind Barry Bonds (seven). That alone is pleasing, but will the 30 journalists with voting rights from across the United States cast their first vote for Otani? I hope Unicorn wins the award with a unanimous vote.
(Masaya Kotani)
2024-11-21 07:22:00
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**How might Shohei Ohtani’s two-way dominance influence the development and scouting of future baseball players, particularly regarding the value placed on pitching and hitting abilities?**
## Interview: Shohei Ohtani’s Historic MVP Run
**Guests:**
* **Dr. Emily Carter:** Baseball Historian and Analyst
* **Tom Sanchez:** Sports Journalist specializing in the MLB
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World-Today-News! Today, we’re discussing the incredible achievement of Shohei Ohtani, who is poised to become only the second player in history to win MVP awards in both the American and National Leagues. With us, we have Dr. Emily Carter, a renowned baseball historian, and Tom Sanchez, a seasoned sports journalist covering the MLB. Let’s dive into this historic moment.
**Section 1: Ohtani’s Dominance and Legacy**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Carter, Shohei Ohtani’s achievement is unprecedented. How does his unique skill set as both a pitcher and batter reshape our understanding of baseball’s traditional positional roles?
* **Interviewer:** Tom, Ohtani has faced some adversity this season with his elbow surgery. How has he managed to overcome these challenges and still deliver such a dominant performance?
* **Interviewer:** Could either of you have predicted this level of success for Ohtani when he first entered the MLB? What makes him stand out from other exceptional talents in the league?
**Section 2: The MVP Race and the Unanimous Vote**
* **Interviewer:** Tom, the article mentions the possibility of Ohtani receiving a unanimous vote for MVP. How significant would this be for him and for baseball history?
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Carter, historically, what factors influence MVP voting, and are there any precedents for hometown biases affecting the outcome?
* **Interviewer:** The article highlights the 2022 AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Ohtani. What lessons can be drawn from that experience as we anticipate this year’s decision?
**Section 3: The Future of Shohei Ohtani and the Impact on Baseball**
* **Interviewer**: Tom, where do you see Ohtani’s career going from here? What are his greatest challenges and opportunities moving forward?
* **Interviewer**: Dr. Carter, how do you think Ohtani’s achievements will inspire future generations of baseball players? What impact could this have on the evolution of the game?
* **Interviewer**: Looking beyond his individual success, what are the larger implications of Ohtani’s impact on the sport’s global popularity and reach?
**Closing:**
Thank you to both Dr. Carter and Tom Sanchez for sharing their insights. Shohei Ohtani’s journey is inspiring, and we eagerly await the official announcement of his well-deserved MVP title. Stay tuned to World-Today-News for continued coverage of this thrilling moment in baseball history.
