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Ohtani's Historic Season: GOAT Debate Ignites
30 May
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani is in contention for an unprecedented fifth MVP award.
- Joey Votto believes Ohtani is having one of baseball's greatest seasons.
- Ohtani's pitching stats show remarkable improvement this season.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way superstar, is currently in the midst of a season that former NL MVP Joey Votto believes could be one of the greatest in baseball history. Votto stated on "The Dan Patrick Show" that Ohtani's performance is unparalleled.
Ohtani is on a trajectory to potentially secure his fifth MVP award in six years, with some speculating it could be a unanimous decision. His remarkable achievements include being the first player with over 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
On the mound, Ohtani has shown significant improvement. Through nine starts this season, he has recorded 61 strikeouts and maintained an impressive 0.82 ERA, pitching five or more innings in each appearance. This performance places him second in WAR (4.1) in the league.
While his batting average dipped in May, Ohtani has recently heated up, hitting .321 with three home runs and 14 RBIs over his last 15 games. This resurgence solidifies his status as one of the 21st century's premier athletes and fuels the debate about his place in baseball's all-time rankings.
