"Ohtani has won three consecutive MVPs, including becoming the first designated hitter-only to ever win it (2024). He won in 2023, but that came with 132 innings on the mound - which was cut short due to an elbow injury that would cost him 22 months as a pitcher. He won last year while getting back to pitching (47 innings)."
"In 2024, Ohtani stole 59 bases en route to the sport's first-ever 50/50 season. Before then, Ohtani's career-best in steals was 26. He stole 20 bases last season. Even Ohtani could not maintain a 50-plus stolen base pace while incorporating pitching back into his regimen."
"Ohtani has missed significant time in his MLB career due to injury. He has, essentially, undergone two Tommy John procedures that cost him all of 2019 and 2024 on the bump. He missed all but 1 2/3 innings in 2020, which is not accounted for in the stats below because he recorded literally five outs in the COVID-shortened 2020 season."
Shohei Ohtani is baseball's most unique and talented player, excelling both as a hitter and pitcher. He won three consecutive MVP awards, including 2024 as the first designated hitter-only to achieve this honor. His 2023 MVP came with 132 innings pitched before an elbow injury sidelined him for 22 months. He returned to pitching in 2025 with 47 innings. In 2024, Ohtani achieved baseball's first 50/50 season with 59 stolen bases, though this pace declined to 20 steals in 2025 while reintegrating pitching. His $700 million contract reflects his hitting prowess rather than base-stealing ability. Injuries have significantly impacted his career, including two Tommy John procedures affecting his pitching availability.
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