Overview
- The honor is his third consecutive MVP and fourth overall, leaving him second only to Barry Bonds and making him the first player with multiple MVPs in both leagues.
- He became only the second player to combine MVP awards with back‑to‑back World Series titles, a benchmark last reached by Joe Morgan in 1975–76.
- Ohtani marked the announcement on MLB Network and celebrated on air with his wife and their dog.
- He returned to pitching in mid‑June for rehab‑style outings and says his goal next season is to carry a full starter’s workload.
- A short‑run display in Shizuoka through Nov. 16 features game‑used Dodgers bats and the base Ohtani touched on a steal, with visitors allowed to handle the items.