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Dodgers' Ohtani Leaves NLCS MVP Trophy in Clubhouse, Calls It 'Team Effort'
24 Oct
Summary
- Ohtani left NLCS MVP trophy in Dodgers' clubhouse, saying it was a "team effort"
- Ohtani has struggled offensively this postseason, batting .219 with 17 strikeouts
- Ohtani took rare on-field batting practice, hoping to maintain his recent offensive surge
On October 24, 2025, a day after his game-changing performance in the NLCS, Shohei Ohtani left his MVP trophy in the middle of the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse. Greeting the team as they prepared for the World Series was a placard that read "Team effort," reflecting Ohtani's humble perspective on his heroics.
Despite his dominant 3-homer, 10-strikeout outing in Game 4, Ohtani has faced frustration this postseason, batting just .219 with 17 strikeouts. The two-way star is looking to build on his recent offensive breakthrough, which he hopes to maintain by taking rare on-field batting practice at Rogers Centre ahead of the World Series.
Ohtani, who made his World Series debut last year but was limited by a shoulder injury, is eager to make a bigger impact this time around. The Dodgers will need more from their star player as they seek to repeat as champions, facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ohtani's ability to deliver on the game's biggest stage will be crucial to the Dodgers' success.
