(TheConservativeTimes.org) – After reaching a level that only one other man has ever achieved, $700 million man Shohei Ohtani just proved he was worth every penny.
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar clinched his third MVP title, getting himself on par with Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.
Ohtani and Robinson are the only players in history to win the MVP award in both the American and National leagues.
Ohtani’s unanimous MVP win marks his third overall and first in the National League after a historic offensive season with the Dodgers.
The Japanese star received all 30 first-place votes, becoming the first player to be a unanimous MVP twice and the first primary designated hitter to win the award.
In addition to the accolades, Ohtani has signed a record-breaking $700 million 10-year contract with the Dodgers, cementing his status as baseball royalty.
Ohtani’s stellar performance included a .310 batting average, 59 stolen bases and league-leading stats of 54 homers and 130 RBIs, which helped the Dodgers win the World Series title.
“I was telling him, `Man, I’m going to try to catch up to you with these MVPs here, man,'” said Aaron Judge, another high-priced MLB star.
While Ohtani’s achievements are undeniably impressive, they come amid controversy as the superstar faced a gambling investigation involving his former interpreter.
Ohtani’s impact extends beyond the field. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised the player’s influence on the team and fanbase, saying, “What Shohei’s done to our ballclub, the Dodger fan base domestically, globally, I just don’t think you can quantify.”
“He committed to us, and he wanted to play for a championship. For it to kind of come to fruition in his first year is pretty remarkable,” Roberts added.
As Ohtani prepares to return to pitching in 2025, the Dodgers’ prospects for another championship run have never looked better.
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