Shohei Ohtani's Historic MVP Triumph

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers was named the unanimous National League MVP, marking his third MVP honor. Ohtani made history with exceptional performance, becoming the first player to have 50+ home runs and stolen bases in one season while recovering from elbow surgery.

Shohei Ohtani of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers was unanimously named the National League's Most Valuable Player, marking yet another milestone in his extraordinary career.

The Japanese phenom secured all first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America, outshining rivals like New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. This accolade marks his third MVP title, having previously won twice in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels.

Remarkably, Ohtani becomes the only player in history to win MVP awards in consecutive years across both leagues, a feat previously achieved only by Hall of Famer Frank Robinson in separate years. Despite recovering from elbow surgery, Ohtani continues to break records, having secured over 50 home runs and stolen bases this season. The Dodgers invested significantly in his talent, signing him to a 10-year, $700 million contract last December.

(With inputs from agencies.)