Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has won the American League MVP award for the second time in his career.
Ohtani had previously won the award in 2021 and with this win, he became the first person to ever win two MVP awards both by unanimous vote.
Ohtani led the AL in home runs with 44 and posted a 3.14 ERA in 132 innings as a starting pitcher this season before injuries to his elbow and oblique ended his season early.
The other finalists were Texas Rangers infield stars Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Ohtani, 29, is a free agent this winter and is expected to sign one of the largest contracts in league history, despite the fact that he will not be able to pitch in 2024 due to his injuries.
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette received two ninth-place votes and one 10th-place vote for MVP.
