New York – Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was on Monday named considered one of three finalists for the American League’s Most Beneficial Participant award by the Baseball Writers’ Affiliation of America.
Ohtani, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — who beat out Ohtani by two to win the foremost league house run title — and the Blue Jays’ second baseman Marcus Semien have been the highest three vote-getters within the AL.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, and San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. are the ultimate three up for the award within the Nationwide League.
Ought to Ohtani be named MVP, he would change into the primary Japanese participant since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001 and solely the second Japanese ever to win the award given yearly to at least one participant in every league.
The outcomes shall be introduced on Nov. 18 on MLB Community.
The BBWAA, a set of writers and journalists from newspapers, magazines and web sites throughout the nation, votes yearly for the MVP, Cy Younger Award, Rookie of the 12 months and Supervisor of the 12 months. Veteran members vote for the Corridor of Fame.
In 2021, Ohtani’s two-way feats modified perceptions about what is feasible in trendy baseball.
The 27-year-old completed the season with 46 house runs, 26 stolen bases and 100 RBIs. Defensively, he went 9-2 and posted a 3.18 ERA over 23 begins on the mound.
In Japan, Ohtani was named the 2016 Pacific League MVP in his fourth of 5 seasons with the Nippon Ham Fighters.
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