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Athlete
Shohei Ohtani
Famoose for
Excelling as both a major-league pitcher and hitter.
American League MVP · World Baseball Classic
- Born
- 5 July 1994
- Birthplace
- Ōshū, Japan
More people
Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese baseball player whose two-way ability challenges modern baseball specialisation.
Early life
Sporting family
His parents played baseball and badminton.
High school
Developed at Hanamaki Higashi.
Career
- 2013
Nippon-Ham Fighters
Began Japanese professional baseball.
- 2018
Los Angeles Angels
Moved to Major League Baseball.
- 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers
Joined the Dodgers.
Achievements
American League MVP
Won after a standout two-way season.
World Baseball Classic
Helped Japan win and was named MVP.
Fifty–fifty season
Became the first MLB player with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season.
Beyond baseball
Youth baseball
Donated baseball gloves to schools in Japan.
Public profile
Became a major international ambassador for baseball.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗MLB: first 50–50 season ↗Photo: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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