74 AP sportswriters and their members took part in the voting and ShoheiOhtani received 48 points. The 30-year-old has already won the award in 2021 and 2023, when he played with the LA Angels.
Another Japanese canine has made its mark in pop culture. Following in the footsteps of the famed Hachikō, ShoheiOhtani's dog, Decoy, is the latest dog from Japan to have its own Wikipedia page.
Brewers legend Dan Plesac named Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts as the best batting pair in the MLB today. "Shohei Ohtani is the best player in baseball. He's the face of baseball. Him and Mookie Betts ...