Shohei Ohtani Dominates MLB: On Track for Historic DH Season and MVP Nod
May 9, 2024![Shohei Ohtani Dominates MLB: On Track for Historic DH Season and MVP Nod](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/28d2cd419bf719ac0af4277b66c1b9bd33d3ee879dc138a6f49984c5ebe943def86b7371d5361cf5008898fc3e290abfbcae3f504ebddc9549e1c6888af7fe09.png)
Shohei Ohtani is dominating the MLB as a designated hitter with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani leads several key hitting categories with a remarkable .370/.434/.705 slash line and 217 wRC+.
He is on track to achieve 48 home runs, 61 doubles, 136 runs, 118 RBIs, and 451 total bases for the season.
With an 11.7 fWAR, Ohtani is poised to surpass the single-season record for a DH.
His focus on hitting, following a break from pitching and a cleared gambling scandal, has been linked to his outstanding performance.
Ohtani's achievements position him as a top contender for the NL MVP award and potentially the MLB's home run leader.
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NBC Sports • May 8, 2024
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FOX Sports • May 8, 2024
MLB's top 10 DH seasons of all time: Will Shohei Ohtani log No. 1?