Category: Shohei Ohtani

Angels Rally Late Over Nationals With Heroics From Ohtani, Rendon

The Los Angeles Angels won the last game of their three-game series over the Washington Nationals, 5-4, with a late rally led by Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon at home to keep a half game lead in the AL West Division on Sunday. With little offense on the day, the Angels were down 4–2 ahead…


Angels’ Ohtani Makes History Alongside Babe Ruth

Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut at historic Fenway Park for the Los Angeles Angels (17–10) against the Boston Red Sox (10–16) on May 5, resulting in a 8–0 victory, with 11 strike-outs in seven shutout innings. The reigning AL MVP, Ohtani became the first pitcher to bat in one of the top four spots…


Ohtani Voted AL MVP for 2-way Season, Harper Wins NL Honor

NEW YORK—Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time. Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Toronto first baseman…


Ohtani Voted Player of the Year by Fellow Major Leaguers

NEW YORK—Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was voted player of the year and the American League outstanding player by fellow major leaguers in the annual Players Choice Awards from the Major League Baseball Players Association. Philadelphia outfielder Bryce Harper was voted National League outstanding player, the union said Thursday. Toronto infielder Marcus Semien…


Ohtani Gets Special Award From MLB for 2-way All-Star Season

HOUSTON—Shohei Ohtani’s two-way All-Star season with the Los Angeles Angels was so unprecedented that Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred presented a special award to recognize it. Ohtani was given the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award by Manfred before Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night. “Over the next few years, I know that…


Angels’ Ohtani Has Sore Arm, May Not Pitch Again This Season

CHICAGO—Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch on Sept. 17 for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season. “If there’s any kind of lingering soreness, you may not see him pitch,” Angels manager Joe Maddon said prior to the team’s…