Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers who plays as both a pitcher and a designated hitter (DH):
Known for
Considered one of the greatest two-way players in baseball history, Ohtani has made many notable achievements, including:- Becoming the first player to be named an All-Star as both a pitcher and a position player in 2021
- Hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season in 2024
- Being the first player to qualify for league leaders as both a hitter and a pitcher in the same season
- Being the first starting pitcher since 1900 to bat twice in the top of the first inning before pitching
Stats
Ohtani's stats include:- 878 hits, 225 home runs, 567 RBIs, and 562 runs scored over 7 seasons
- 3 MVP awards, the Rookie of the Year award, 3 Silver Slugger awards, and 1 World Series
Early life
Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994 in Ōshū, Iwate, Japan. He was introduced to baseball at a young age and became one of Japan's top teen pitchers in high school.
Family
Ohtani is married to Mamiko Tanaka, a former professional women's basketball player. They met at a training facility and began a relationship despite not seeing each other often.
Shohei Ohtani Signed New Balance Photo
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