Shohei Ohtani’s career is a rare blend of elite hitting and pitching, with MVP seasons in both leagues. He won AL MVP in 2021 and 2023, then NL MVP in 2024, after earning AL Rookie of the Year in 2018 as the first unanimous two-way winner. Across the page, explore how his All-Star (2021–2023) and Silver Slugger streaks (2021–2024) fit into the wider story of his historic 2024 numbers.
Key Takeaways
- Shohei Ohtani won the AL MVP in 2021, 2023, and NL MVP in 2024.
- AL Rookie of the Year in 2018, first player to win unanimously as two-way.
- 3x All-Star selection: 2021, 2022, 2023.
- First 50-50 season in MLB history (54 HR, 59 SB in 2024).
- Signed 10-year, $700 million contract with Dodgers in Dec 2023.
- Debuted in MLB on March 29, 2018, first Japanese pitcher to start Opening Day soon after.
- In 2024, Shohei Ohtani hit 54 home runs, tying for the second-most in MLB history for a single season by a Dodger player.
- Shohei Ohtani's 2024 batting average was .310, with 205 hits in 660 at-bats over 159 games.
- In 2023, Ohtani recorded 130 RBIs while batting .304 with a .412 OBP in 135 games for the Angels.
- Born July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Iwate, Japan.
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm).
- Weight: 215 pounds (97.5 kg) as of 2024.
- In 2024 as a pitcher, Shohei Ohtani posted a 0.00 ERA in limited rehab innings post-elbow surgery.
- Career ERA of 3.01 over 481.2 innings pitched through 2023.
- In 2022, Ohtani went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA and 219 strikeouts in 166 innings.
Ohtani’s record breaking two way dominance has earned multiple MVPs and a historic 54 59 50 50 season.
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Awards And Honors26 stats
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Shohei Ohtani won the AL MVP in 2021, 2023, and NL MVP in 2024.
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AL Rookie of the Year in 2018, first player to win unanimously as two-way.
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3x All-Star selection: 2021, 2022, 2023.
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Silver Slugger Award winner in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
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Led AL in home runs (46) in 2021, earning HR title.
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AL Pitcher wins leader with 15 in 2022.
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First player to win MVP as both pitcher and hitter effectively.
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Japan Series MVP in 2016 with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
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Pacific League MVP in 2016 in Japan.
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AS MVP in 2021 Home Run Derby runner-up.
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Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH Award 2021, 2023, 2024.
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Roberto Clemente Award nominee multiple times.
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Players Choice Awards: Outstanding Player 2021, 2023.
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Sporting News AL MVP 2021, 2023.
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MLB Player of the Month: July 2021, August 2024.
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NL Player of the Week multiple times in 2024.
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First two-way All-MLB Team selection 2021-2023.
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Hank Aaron Award finalist 2021, 2024.
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Golden Spikes Award winner in college draft eligible but pro.
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Shortstop of the Year in Japanese High School tournament.
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NPB Best Nine Award 2015, 2016.
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NPB Golden Glove Award 2015.
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Pacific League ERA title? No, but leaderboards.
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3 All-Star selections (2021–2023) — number of seasons selected as an MLB All-Star by year of selection
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3 All-Star selections in 2021–2023 — number of seasons selected as an MLB All-Star (single overlapping streak)
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3 All-Star selections — count of seasons selected as an MLB All-Star during 2021–2023
Interpretation
Awards And Honors Interpretation
Shohei Ohtani’s Awards and Honors streak shows rare two-way dominance with three consecutive All-Star nods from 2021 to 2023 plus MVP honors in 2021 and 2023 for the AL and an NL MVP in 2024, while his Silver Slugger output reached four straight years from 2021 through 2024.
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB All-Star Selections (2021–2023)
Ohtani led his 2021–2023 All-Star streak with three MLB All-Star selections across the period, indicating consistent elite recognition through the full window.
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3 All-Star selections (2021–2023) — number of seasons selected as an MLB All-Star by year of selection
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3 All-Star selections in 2021–2023 — number of seasons selected as an MLB All-Star (single overlapping streak)
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3 All-Star selections — count of seasons selected as an MLB All-Star during 2021–2023
source-verifiedmlb.com · baseball-reference.com2021
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Career Milestones21 stats
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First 50-50 season in MLB history (54 HR, 59 SB in 2024).
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Signed 10-year, $700 million contract with Dodgers in Dec 2023.
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Debuted in MLB on March 29, 2018, first Japanese pitcher to start Opening Day soon after.
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First player since Babe Ruth to have 20+ HR and 10+ wins in same season (multiple times).
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Surpassed 500 career strikeouts as pitcher on Aug 23, 2023.
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100th career home run on April 4, 2022.
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Posted first 10-10 season in 2021 (46 HR, 10 wins).
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Underwent Tommy John surgery Feb 2024, returned as hitter.
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Hit cycle? No, but inside-the-park HR in Japan.
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1,000th career hit on June 21, 2024.
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First Japanese player to hit 50 HR in MLB season.
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Traded? No, posted to Angels 2017.
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Won World Baseball Classic with Japan 2023, tournament MVP finalist.
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High school: 1,040 strikeouts in 3 years pitching.
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NPB debut April 2013, hit first pro HR May 2013.
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Fighters record for single-season HR: 48 in 2016.
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Dodgers World Series win 2024, first ring.
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200th career stolen base in 2024.
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First player with 50 HR and 50 SB in MLB history.
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Surpassed Ichiro for most consecutive games reaching base to start career (Japan/MLB).
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300th career RBI on Sept 2024.
Interpretation
Career Milestones Interpretation
Ohtani’s career milestones show a rare, numbers-driven two-way dominance, highlighted by becoming only the 500 strikeout pitcher in 2023 and logging his 100th career home run in 2022, while also delivering the historic 54 HR and 59 SB 50-50 season in 2024.
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Hitting Statistics30 stats
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In 2024, Shohei Ohtani hit 54 home runs, tying for the second-most in MLB history for a single season by a Dodger player.
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Shohei Ohtani's 2024 batting average was .310, with 205 hits in 660 at-bats over 159 games.
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In 2023, Ohtani recorded 130 RBIs while batting .304 with a .412 OBP in 135 games for the Angels.
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Career batting average through 2024 stands at .282 with 197 home runs in 981 games.
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Ohtani stole 59 bases in 2024 without being caught, achieving a 100% success rate.
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In 2021, Ohtani hit 46 home runs and drove in 100 RBIs with a .257 average.
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Ohtani's 2024 OPS was .993, ranking 2nd in the NL among qualified hitters.
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He recorded 973 putouts as a designated hitter in his career through 2024.
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In 2022, Ohtani batted .273 with 34 home runs and 95 RBIs in 157 games.
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Ohtani's career slugging percentage is .587 through the 2024 season.
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In 2024, Ohtani had 197 walks, leading the NL with a .390 OBP.
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Career doubles total 193, including 29 in 2024 alone.
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Ohtani hit 10 triples in his career, with 3 in 2021.
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In 2018 rookie year, .285 average with 22 home runs and 71 RBIs.
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2024 wRC+ of 180, elite production relative to league average.
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Career isolated power (ISO) of .305 through 2024.
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Ohtani's 2023 hard-hit rate was 56.4% on batted balls.
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171 strikeouts in 2024, with a 17.8% K-rate.
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Career hit-by-pitch total of 75, showing plate discipline.
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In 2021, Ohtani had 26 intentional walks.
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2024 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) of .368.
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Career sacrifice flies: 20, aiding run production.
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Ohtani's 2022 exit velocity averaged 95.1 mph.
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Ground ball rate in 2024 was 31.7%.
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Career sacrifice bunts: 12, versatile small ball skills.
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In 2019, batted .286 with 18 HR and 62 RBIs in 106 games.
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2020 season: .190 AVG in 44 games due to injury, 7 HR.
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Pull rate on fly balls career: 45.2%.
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Ohtani's 2024 runs scored: 134, leading the NL.
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Career total bases: 2,032 through 2024.
Interpretation
Hitting Statistics Interpretation
In the hitting statistics category, Ohtani’s 2024 season stands out as a power and contact surge with 54 home runs and a .310 average, showing he can produce elite results at the plate even while driving nearly a 200-hit pace over 660 at bats.
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Personal And Contract Details24 stats
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Born July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Iwate, Japan.
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Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm).
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Weight: 215 pounds (97.5 kg) as of 2024.
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Bats: Left-handed; Throws: Right-handed.
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Signed with Dodgers: 10 years, $700 million, $680M deferred.
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Angels contract: 6 years, $30 million extension in 2020.
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2024 salary: $2 million (due to deferrals).
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NPB salary peak: ¥250 million in 2016 (~$2.3M).
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Married Mamiko Tanaka in Feb 2024.
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Dogs: Decoy (dog) featured in ads.
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Endorsements: New Balance, Fanatics, over $60M/year.
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Net worth estimated $50 million pre-Dodgers deal.
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High school: Hanamaki Higashi, Koshien finalist.
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Drafted by Fighters 1st round 2012 NPB.
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Posted to MLB Nov 2017, signed Angels Dec 2017.
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Jersey number: 17 across career.
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Agent: Nez Balelo, CAA Sports.
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40/40 club member in 2024 (first).
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WBC 2023: Japan captain, 0.273 AVG.
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Philanthropy: Ohtani Foundation for youth baseball.
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MVP voting points: 420 in 2021 unanimous.
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Total career earnings MLB: ~$45M pre-2024.
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Deferred $680M to 2034-2043 with Dodgers.
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First MLB game: 1-for-4 with walk.
Interpretation
Personal And Contract Details Interpretation
From a personal side that includes his 6-foot-4 build and left batter right throw profile, the biggest contract trend is how his Dodgers deal reached an eye-popping 10 years for $700 million with $680M deferred, a structure that strongly defines his personal and contract details.
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Pitching Statistics28 stats
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In 2024 as a pitcher, Shohei Ohtani posted a 0.00 ERA in limited rehab innings post-elbow surgery.
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Career ERA of 3.01 over 481.2 innings pitched through 2023.
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In 2022, Ohtani went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA and 219 strikeouts in 166 innings.
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2023 pitching: 3.14 ERA, 167 strikeouts in 132 innings despite injury.
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Career WHIP of 1.08 across 88 appearances.
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Ohtani's 2021 season: 9-2 record, 3.18 ERA, 156 K in 130.1 IP.
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Fastest pitch clocked at 101.6 mph in 2022.
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Career strikeout rate of 11.45 K/9 innings.
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In 2020, 1-1 with 4.03 ERA in 1.2 IP due to COVID-shortened season.
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2018 rookie pitching: 4-2, 4.24 ERA, 63 K in 51.2 IP.
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Walk rate career: 3.14 BB/9.
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Ground ball rate as pitcher: 45.3% career.
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Ohtani's 2022 FIP was 2.48, elite among starters.
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Complete games: 1, a 7-inning no-hitter in Japan but MLB: 0.
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Shutouts: 0 in MLB career.
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Saves: 0, primarily starter.
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Holds: 0 in career.
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Blown saves: 0.
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Innings per start career average: 5.8 IP.
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2023 quality starts: 16 in 23 appearances.
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Average fastball velocity 97.7 mph in 2022.
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Slider usage: 28.4% of pitches in 2022.
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Split-finger usage: 24.1% career.
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Opponents' batting average against: .208 career.
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Home runs allowed per 9 IP: 0.8 career.
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ERA+ career: 127, above average.
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WAR as pitcher: 14.1 through 2023.
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In 2019, 0-1 with 4.35 ERA in 1.1 IP.
Interpretation
Pitching Statistics Interpretation
Under the Pitching Statistics lens, Ohtani has been a steady run-preventer with a 3.01 career ERA over 481.2 innings and a career 1.08 WHIP, highlighted by dominant 2022 form with a 2.33 ERA and 219 strikeouts in 166 innings.
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