Shohei Ohtani, baseball player, 225 home runs, 2018

Shohei Ohtani

Active Player

Born: 7/5/1994 in Oshu, Iwate, Japan

MLB Debut: 2018-03-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Biography

Shohei Ohtani, born in 1994, is a remarkable two-way player in Major League Baseball, currently showcasing his immense talent with the Los Angeles Angels. Since making his MLB debut on March 29, 2018, Ohtani has carved out a niche that blends elite pitching with formidable hitting, a rarity in modern baseball. As a pitcher, he boasts a career record of 38-19 with a 3.01 ERA and has recorded 608 strikeouts, demonstrating his dominance on the mound. Ohtani is known for his electrifying fastball and devastating splitter, which have made him a standout in the league. Ohtani’s accolades include multiple Rookie of the Month honors and being named the Rookie of the Year, reflecting his immediate impact upon entering the league. Additionally, he has earned four All-Star selections, further underscoring his significance in today's game. As the sport continues to evolve, Ohtani's unique ability to excel both as a pitcher and a hitter places him in a historic context, reminiscent of the early 20th century when players like Babe Ruth transcended traditional roles. With his ongoing career, Ohtani continues to inspire a new generation of players and fans, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
39 20 100 100 1 1 0 528.7 388 176 56 182 670 3.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
875 3119 562 878 167 36 225 567 145 432 917 0.282 0.371 0.575 0.945 19276.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 61 14 14 1 0 3 10 13 22 0.230

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS2 LAN 5 20 3 4 0 0 1 4 2 10 0.200
2024 NLCS LAN 6 22 9 8 0 0 2 6 9 7 0.364
2024 WS LAN 5 19 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 5 0.105

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 0 0 0 0
P 86 86 33 25 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58
Left Field 1
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 627

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2024 All-MLB Team - First Team DH
2024 Hank Aaron Award
2024 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2024 Most Valuable Player
2024 Outstanding DH Award
2024 Player of the Month September
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-05-04
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-06-22
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-09-28
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-09-21
2024 Silver Slugger DH
2024 TSN All-Star DH
2024 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team DH
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team DH
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team SP
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team SP
2023 Hank Aaron Award
2023 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2023 Most Valuable Player
2023 Outstanding DH Award
2023 Player of the Month July
2023 Player of the Month June
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-07-29
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-06-17
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-07-01
2023 Silver Slugger DH
2023 TSN All-Star DH
2022 All-MLB Team - First Team SP
2022 All-MLB Team - First Team SP
2022 All-MLB Team - Second Team DH
2022 All-MLB Team - Second Team DH
2022 Outstanding DH Award
2021 All-MLB Team - First Team DH
2021 All-MLB Team - First Team DH
2021 All-MLB Team - Second Team SP
2021 All-MLB Team - Second Team SP
2021 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2021 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2021 Most Valuable Player
2021 Outstanding DH Award
2021 Player of the Month July
2021 Player of the Month June
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-07-03
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-06-19
2021 Silver Slugger DH
2021 TSN All-Star DH
2021 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-09-08
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-04-07
2018 Rookie of the Month September
2018 Rookie of the Month April
2018 Rookie of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 420.0 420 30
2023 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 420.0 420 30
2022 Cy Young Award AL 4th 82.0 210 0
2022 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 280.0 420 2
2021 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 420.0 420 30
2018 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 137.0 150 25