Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani seems poised to win his fourth straight MVP award
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is on track to win his fourth consecutive MVP award. He has excelled both as a pitcher and a hitter, boasting impressive statistics this season. Despite competition from other players, Ohtani's performance has made him the clear favorite for the award.
- ▪Ohtani has a 0.82 ERA and has struck out 61 batters in 55 innings this season.
- ▪He is currently leading the MLB MVP poll with 30 first-place votes.
- ▪Ohtani has a .410 batting average with a .500 on-base percentage since mid-May.
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