2023 MLB Players Choice Awards Announced; Ronald Acuña Jr., Shohei Ohtani Among Winners Amid Lowest-Rated World Series in History

Acuña's record 40-70 season and Semien's philanthropic efforts recognized by peers, while Shohei Ohtani secures AL Outstanding Player title despite elbow surgery, against backdrop of historic low ratings for a World Series match.

• Ronald Acuña Jr. has won the Player of the Year and Outstanding National League Player at the 2023 MLB Players Choice Awards, following his record-breaking 40-70 season.
• Marcus Semien, a Rangers' player known for his charitable work and TV ratings garnered the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award for the second time in three seasons.
• Shohei Ohtani took home the title of AL Outstanding Player despite undergoing elbow surgery; his performance included leading the AL in home runs with 44 and having a 31.5% K-rate.
• The 2023 World Series recorded the lowest TV ratings in history, despite the Texas Rangers winning their first-ever championship. The series averaged 9.11 million viewers, down 23% from 2022.
• In addition to the recipients, several high performing finalists were recognized including Mookie Betts, Corey Seager and Francisco Lindor.

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