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Shohei Ohtani is a professional baseball player from Japan who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan. Ohtani is known for his pitching and hitting abilities that have made him a sensation in the baseball world. His journey to becoming a baseball star began at a young age when he started playing the sport in elementary school. He was quickly identified as a prodigious talent and joined the Iwate Prefecture baseball team. As a teenager, Ohtani gained attention for his impressive pitching, and he was soon signed to a professional contract in Japan.
Ohtani played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league from 2013 to 2017. During this time, he was one of the league's most dominant starting pitchers and was also known for his impressive hitting. In 2016, Ohtani won both the Pacific League MVP and the Japan Series MVP awards, marking his incredible talent as a pitcher and a batter. This caught the attention of several MLB teams, and in December 2017, Ohtani announced that he would be signing with the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani made an immediate impact in his first season in the MLB, proving to be a valuable asset both as a starting pitcher and designated hitter. In his rookie year, he recorded an impressive 3.31 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 10 starts, while also hitting 22 home runs and recording a .925 OPS in 326 at-bats. However, his stint in the MLB had been interrupted by several injuries that kept him out of action for significant periods. Nonetheless, Ohtani's talent and potential remain undeniable, making him one of the most exciting players in baseball today.
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MLB futures odds, picks: Best bets and longshots for AL, NL MVP in 2026 (03/2026): Can anyone dethrone Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani? We've got best bets for both the American League and National League MVP awards Batting Around: Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest MLB player ever? (02/2026): Ohtani is doing things we've quite literally never seen in baseball. So what's the argument against him? Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic, Dav (01/2026): Ohtani's status was revealed on Saturday by the Dodgers manager Shohei Ohtani confirms 2026 World Baseball Classic plans as Japan looks to defen (11/2025): Ohtani and Japan are trying to win their second straight WBC championship in March Could Shohei Ohtani pitch again in World Series? Why Dodgers star 'would be an o (10/2025): Ohtani threw six innings of four-run ball in Game 4 Tuesday against the Blue Jays 2025 MLB jersey sales: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Yankees' Aaron Judge lead top 20 (09/2025): There's some new blood on the list, but the top two jersey sales are multi-time MVP winners Shohei Ohtani earns first Dodgers win thanks to five innings of one-run baseball (08/2025): Ohtani is still working his way back from elbow surgery Shohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers ace leaves start early with cramps, stays i (07/2025): Ohtani was making just his seventh pitching appearance of the year after 2024 elbow surgery Shohei Ohtani seemingly turns down Home Run Derby as Dodgers star continues his (06/2025): Ohtani's only Derby came in 2021 Shohei Ohtani throws another bullpen session as Dodgers two-way star takes anoth (05/2025): Ohtani delivered 29 pitches across two simulated innings on Saturday MLB trying to 'sort through' if baseball players can participate in 2028 Olympic (04/2025): Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have been among the most outspoken advocates D-backs' Ryne Nelson becomes first pitcher other than Shohei Ohtani to record a (03/2025): Because of an array of managerial moves, Nelson was forced into action at the plate Shohei Ohtani hits 94 mph in first bullpen session of spring training as Dodgers (02/2025): Ohtani, who had elbow surgery in 2023, is on track to return to the mound in May Ippei Mizuhara allegedly impersonates Shohei Ohtani to make $200,000 transfer on (01/2025): Mizuhara pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges last year MLB All-2020s team so far: From Shohei Ohtani to Juan Soto, the best at each pos (12/2024): Halfway through the decade, who has made the biggest impact so far? Shohei Ohtani named 2024 NL MVP: Dodgers superstar makes history again with unan (11/2024): Ohtani became just the 12th player in MLB history to win at least three MVP honors Start of a Dodgers dynasty? MLB's exemplary franchise primed for more titles: 'I (10/2024): The Dodgers won the World Series in Year 1 of Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract Most popular MLB jerseys 2024: Shohei Ohtani tops list again, Bryce Harper, Aaro (09/2024): Ohtani made history in his first season with the Dodgers WATCH: Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, delivers first pitch prior to Dodgers game (08/2024): Wednesday also marked Ohtani bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium MLB midseason awards: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge win MVP, Paul Skenes for top ro (07/2024): Easy picks like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headline, but what about the Cy Young winners? WATCH: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani avoids getting drilled by foul ball thanks to batb (06/2024): This batboy's quick hands saved Ohtani Shohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers superstar continues rehabbing from UCL surg (05/2024): Ohtani is now throwing from 60 feet Ranking the top 10 most important MLB offseason additions after first month: Sho (04/2024): Through trade and free agency, several teams turned their fortunes around this winter Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal: Rob Manfred hopes for 'short' MLB investigation (03/2024): The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been accused of stealing millions of dollars to cover his gambling debt Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reveals he recently got married: 'I am excited for what i (02/2024): Ohtani broke the news to his Instagram followers Thursday Is Shohei Ohtani already a Hall of Famer? What the two-way superstar still has t (01/2024): Ohtani is just four seasons shy of Hall eligibility Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani 'wasn't the sole reason' for sig (12/2023): The 25-year-old righty signed a record $325 million contract Three moves Dodgers should make in MLB offseason: Finally sign Shohei Ohtani, tr (11/2023): The Dodgers are considered the favorites in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, now they must get a deal done Shohei Ohtani is Dodgers' obvious top offseason target, but L.A. shouldn't stop (10/2023): The Dodgers' winter got started earlier than hoped for the second year in a row 2023 MLB awards: Expert picks for MVP, Cy Young and more as Ronald Acuña Jr., Sh (09/2023): Four CBS Sports writers and two editors make their calls for end-of-the-year awards Shohei Ohtani injury timeline: Cramping, cracked nails and a torn UCL as Angels (08/2023): Angels GM Perry Minasian said Friday that Ohtani had not previously gotten imaging despite repeated fatigue Why keeping Shohei Ohtani -- despite risks and long playoff odds -- was the rig (07/2023): It was a difficult decision, but the Angels chose the right path Ohtani hits 14th homer in June in Angels' loss (06/2023): Shohei Ohtani's Angels-record 14th homer in June wasn't enough to overcome a six-run third inning by the White Sox. Angels' Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani combine for more than 1,300 feet of home runs (05/2023): Ohtani also parked a homer Tuesday night, giving the pair four home runs in less than 24 hours Shohei Ohtani's almost cycle: Angels star barely misses homer, would have made m (04/2023): Ohtani's ninth-inning fly ball was just a few feet short of the wall Shohei Ohtani has been MLB's best pitcher since switching to PitchCom, and he's (03/2023): Ohtani leads the majors in ERA (1.59) and pitching fWAR (4.9) in his last 20 starts Ohtani 'satisfied' with pitches, clock in spring start (02/2023): Shohei Ohtani had no issues with his pitches or the new clock in his first spring training outing this year, his only one for the Angels before he joins Japan for the World Baseball Classic. The first $500 million superstar? What MLB insiders are saying about Shohei Ohta (01/2023): We spoke to executives, agents and others around baseball about a player likely to be an earth-shaking free agent next winter. Batting Around: When will Shohei Ohtani leave the Angels and where will he go? (12/2022): Ohtani is a free agent after 2023 The Angels have been MLB's busiest team so far this offseason, but here are four (11/2022): The Angels are (again) trying to build a winner around Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout Losing gives Ohtani 'negative impression' of '22 (10/2022): Shohei Ohtani told media in Japan that while 2022 was a good season for himself, the Angels again failing to reach the playoffs gave him a "negative impression" of the season. Can Shohei Ohtani Challenge Aaron Judge for MVP? (09/2022): Ohtani, a two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Angels, was brilliant for eight innings and is on the verge of a feat no player has done in more than 100 years. Shohei Ohtani’s Future Unclear as Arte Moreno Tries to Sell Angels (08/2022): “I think it’s all up in the air,” Mike Trout said of the Angels’ attempts to persuade Shohei Ohtani, their two-way superstar, to stay beyond next season. Shohei Ohtani trade? Three reasons why Angels could move star before 2023, and t (07/2022): Ohtani is unlikely to be moved by Tuesday's trade deadline, but his name should come up in rumors this winter MLB Star Power Index: Listen to the almighty crack of Shohei Ohtani's bat; Wrigl (06/2022): Whatever this is, here it is Angels' Ohtani (back) out of lineup vs. Blue Jays (05/2022): Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays with back soreness, but manager Joe Maddon said it was likely that Ohtani would be back in the designated hitter spot for Saturday night's game. Angels' Shohei Ohtani makes history even before he takes the mound to dominate A (04/2022): It was a big night in Houston for the reigning AL MVP MLB rule changes 2022: 'Shohei Ohtani' rule becomes official (03/2022): MLB and the players union have agreed to a series of rule changes that will be implemented for the 2022 season. Is Shohei Ohtani fantasy baseball's clear No. 1 pick? (02/2022): After an unprecedented 2021 season of two-way success, is the Angels' special superstar the obvious first player to come off draft boards? Our Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft debate. Juan Soto has one claim to fame over ‘MLB The Show’ cover athlete Shohei Ohtani (01/2022): Shohei Ohtani will be on the cover of MLB The Show 22 after his incredible MVP season, though his campaign did include a loss to Juan Soto in the Home Run Derby. Shohei Ohtani named AP Male Athlete of the Year (12/2021): Shohei Ohtani's redefinition of modern baseball captured the world's attention in 2021, and that's why he's The Associated Press' Male Athlete of the Year. 2021 All-MLB Team: Shohei Ohtani makes cut as hitter and pitcher; Judge joins Ha (11/2021): The Dodgers, Blue Jays and Braves were all well represented on the two teams Ohtani gets rarely-given award for historic season (10/2021): Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was presented with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award on Tuesday night, a trophy with few recipients to commemorate a season without equal. Angels shut down Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher: 'There's really nothing left to pro (09/2021): Ohtani, the AL MVP front-runner, finishes with a 3.18 ERA in 23 starts Angels' Ohtani won't pitch Tues.; Trout's calf sore (08/2021): Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Yankees after getting hit by a pitch on his right hand on Saturday. Also, manager Joe Maddon said outfielder Mike Trout is experiencing soreness in his right calf. Angels manager Joe Maddon endorses Shohei Ohtani in AL MVP race: 'It's not even (07/2021): The two-way superstar indeed looks like the heavy favorite to take home the award Shohei Ohtani takes MLB home run lead with two-homer game vs. Yankees (06/2021): Ohtani now has 28 home runs on the season to go with his 2.58 ERA Benches clear after Shohei Ohtani's high fastball buzzes A's Mark Canha (05/2021): Cooler heads eventually prevailed Samson: How Angels should handle potential contract negotiations with Shohei Oht (04/2021): David Samson forecasted the future of the Angels' two-way star Angels' Ohtani impresses in spring mound debut (03/2021): Angels RHP Shohei Ohtani struck out five of the 10 Athletics batters he faced during an impressive 41-pitch outing Friday, his first of the spring. Angels agree to 2-year, $8.5M deal with Ohtani (02/2021): The Angels avoided arbitration with Shohei Ohtani, agreeing to a two-year, $8.5 million deal with the two-way player on Monday. Angels' Ohtani wants to stay 2-way player in '21 (09/2020): Shohei Ohtani, who batted .190 during the 60-game season and suffered a forearm strain that limited him to parts of three innings over two games on the mound, says he wants to remain a two-way player for the Angels. Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani homers in first at-bat since pitching injury (08/2020): Ohtani may not see the mound again in 2020, but the bat's still working MLB debuts new extra innings rule: Shohei Ohtani makes history, but A's walk off (07/2020): The new rule led to the season's first walk-off Why the Angels are doing the right thing in holding back Shohei Ohtani (02/2020): It can't be easy, but L.A. is showing admirable restraint as the two-way sensation works his back into pitching form. New MLB rule change will enable Shohei Ohtani, two-way players to remain in line (01/2020): Ohtani is the obvious inspiration for the tweak
