Shohei Ohtani was a force of nature whose MLB career felt wasted in Los Angeles as the Angels could not build anything around him and Mike Trout. A free agent entering the 2024 season, Ohtani elected to stay in L.A.; the Dodgers, that is.
Signing the biggest contract in baseball history, Ohtani had high hopes and quickly proved himself right. In his first year in Dodger blue, he made history with the first "50/50" season in Major League Baseball, a stunning blend of power and speed, hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases. He displayed full mastery of the National League, earning the MVP award and helping the Dodgers win their first World Series title with him on the team. During that postseason, he reached new heights with clutch performances, showing that Hollywood’s brightest lights were just the perfect stage for his extraordinary talent.
Ohtani reached an incredible new height during the 2025 season. Coming back to the mound while keeping up his amazing offensive skills, he created a season that confirmed his status as a true legend in the sport. He set a historic milestone by surpassing his own Dodgers record with 55 home runs and also scored 146 runs, something that hadn't been achieved in the franchise since 1930. On the mound, he was a reliable star, wrapping up his comeback with a 2.87 ERA and winning MVP awards two years in a row. His journey was celebrated further when he was named NLCS MVP, helping Los Angeles win their second straight World Series and showing that his influence is as unstoppable as it is remarkable.
Entering 2026, Ohtani compiled 109 home runs, 118 stolen bases, and a .301 batting average. What a start!
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