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5 Sensational Stats From Shohei Ohtani MVP Season
Shohei Ohtani had a season for the ages in 2021 as a two-way player and here are 5 sensational stats that encapsulate the legend of "Shotime"
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2021 has had some of the greatest young MLB talent of all-time. Shohei Ohtani headlined the list of top players due to his unique ability as a two-way player who consistently achieved rare feats on a consistent basis. Ohtani deservedly was the unanimous choice for the title of the American League’s best player in the MVP award. The rise of “Shotime” has inspired the rise of two-way players in the MLB as players hope to maximize their career potential.
Ohtani overtook Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Marcus Semien, who were the runner ups in the AL MVP ballot. Any other year and Guerrero Jr. would have won the MVP with his outstanding offensive production, but Ohtani’s two-way “showcase” was too appealing. Future AL MVP races will be interesting if Shohei can repeat his 2021 and Vlad Jr. continues to improve. Despite neither superstar making the 2021 playoffs, the MLB can look forward to future contested races.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani:
Shohei proved to the world that he is one of baseball’s best
Shohei Ohtani’s 2-way MLB Modern Era records:
Ohtani obliterated opposing pitchers en route to historic hitting feats in 2021
Shohei Ohtani’s MLB Hitting records:
Right from the jump, Ohtani made it clear he was going to have a special season
The 2021 AL MVP has already made his mark in Angels franchise history
Shohei Ohtani’s Angels records:
Japanese-born players in the past haven’t had near the power of the great Shohei Ohtani
Most HR by a Japanese-born player during 1 season in MLB history:
1. 2021 Shohei Ohtani (46)
2. 2004 Hideki Matsui (31)
3. 2009 Hideki Matsui (28)
4. 2007 Hideki Matsui (25)
Shotime took the MLB by storm
Shohei Ohtani's 2-way MLB Modern Era records:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 19, 2021
- All-Star as a SP & Position Player
- 100+ Ks & 10+ HR, 50+ Ks & 15+ HR, or 30+ Ks & 30+ HR in 1 season
- 10+ HR/10+ SB/10+ GS in 1 season
- HR (46) with 10+ GP as a Pitcher
- SP led off a GP with a Hit pic.twitter.com/MEGepfsxIz
Shohei Ohtani's MLB Hitting records:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 19, 2021
- HR (46) in 1 season by player born outside of Americas
- HRs of 500+ ft (6) & 475+ ft (15) in 1 HR derby
- 1st Japanese player with a cycle
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Shohei Ohtani is the only Pitcher with 40+ Ks & 11 Hits or fewer allowed through the 1st 5 GS of a season in MLB history
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 19, 2021
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Shohei Ohtani's #Angels records:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 19, 2021
- Hardest-hit HR (117 MPH)
- 40+ HR & 20+ SB in 1 year
- HR (46) in 1 year by a lefty
- HR (30) before the ASB & in a half (29)
- Fastest to 25 HR (77 GP) & 40 HR (122 GP) in a year
- Consecutive Hits (7) that were HRpic.twitter.com/CmEVkU9QGL
Most HR by a Japanese-born player during 1 season in NLB history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 19, 2021
1. 2021 Shohei Ohtani (46),
2. 2004 Hideki Matsui (31),
3. 2009 Hideki Matsui (28),
4. 2007 Hideki Matsui (25) pic.twitter.com/QPP5M7lDAH
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