"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been awarded the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time in his career, adding another accolade to his resume. Ohtani has tied the all-time award wins with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods, and he broke his tie with Michael Jordan, who won it three times. This year, Ohtani won his second World Series title and captured the National League MVP, his second time in so many years."
"Ohtani hit .282/.392/.622 with 55 home runs and 102 RBIs, producing another stellar season offensively. He hit one more home run than he did in 2024, while also putting up a 2.87 ERA in 47 innings and 14 games. He underwent UCL surgery towards the end of the 2023 season as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. Despite this setback, he managed to hit throughout the 2024 season, his first with the Dodgers. This past summer, he made a comeback to the mound, initially pitching short innings before gradually increasing his workload and closing out the season."
"Receiving this award multiple times is something truly special,"
"Last year, I said I wanted to win this award again, and I will work hard so that I can win it again next year as well."
Shohei Ohtani secured the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a fourth time, tying the record for most wins. He earned his second World Series title and captured the National League MVP again. Ohtani returned to two-way play with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching through the postseason and starting Game 7. Offensively he produced a .282/.392/.622 line with 55 home runs and 102 RBIs while recording a 2.87 ERA in 47 innings. He recovered from late-2023 UCL surgery, gradually increased his pitching workload, and will be used as a regular starter on extended rest.
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