Overview
- Ohtani received all 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA, giving him four unanimous MVP selections.
- Kyle Schwarber finished second in NL MVP voting with 23 second-place votes, and Juan Soto placed third with four.
- His four MVPs trail only Barry Bonds’ seven for the most in Major League history.
- The award caps a season in which Ohtani helped the Dodgers secure a second consecutive World Series title.
- Ohtani highlighted his return to pitching and the birth of his first child, crediting teammates for the season’s success.