In Major League Baseball, Japanese two-way star Ohtani Shohei is the American League's new home run champion.
Ohtani belted 44 homers this season and became the first Japanese player to claim the league's home run title when the regular season wrapped up on Sunday.
Ohtani said he is very honored when thinking about all the great Japanese who have played in the Major Leagues.
He said that he wants to thank his teammates, coaching staff and fans who helped him achieve this goal.
Ohtani had surgery on his right elbow last month.
His doctor says he is not expected to be able to pitch again until 2025 but should be able to return to play as a hitter next season.
Ohtani will become a free agent after the World Series as his contract with the Angels expires at the end of this season.
He is a strong favorite to win his second American League MVP award in three seasons.
There will be intense interest on where Ohtani will play next season. The Angels hope to re-sign him but will get stiff competition from more successful teams.
Ohtani belted 44 homers this season and became the first Japanese player to claim the league's home run title when the regular season wrapped up on Sunday.
Ohtani said he is very honored when thinking about all the great Japanese who have played in the Major Leagues.
He said that he wants to thank his teammates, coaching staff and fans who helped him achieve this goal.
Ohtani had surgery on his right elbow last month.
His doctor says he is not expected to be able to pitch again until 2025 but should be able to return to play as a hitter next season.
Ohtani will become a free agent after the World Series as his contract with the Angels expires at the end of this season.
He is a strong favorite to win his second American League MVP award in three seasons.
There will be intense interest on where Ohtani will play next season. The Angels hope to re-sign him but will get stiff competition from more successful teams.
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MLB's Japanese two-way star Ohtani Shohei, having undergone recent elbow surgery, clinched the American League home run title with 44 homers. He expressed gratitude to teammates, staff, and fans. Despite being unable to pitch until 2025, he aims to return as a hitter next season. As his contract
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231002_14/
Date: Oct. 2, 2023
Created: 2023/10/02 15:25
Updated: 2025/12/08 23:03
Last Read: 2023/10/02 15:34