There is a pretty strong correlation between being named Most Valuable Player and winning the Hank Aaron Award, which is bestowed annually upon the best offensive performer in the American and the National League.

Shohei Ohtani won the 2024 National League Hank Aaron Award in his first season with the Dodgers. It’s the second Aaron Award in a row for Ohtani, who won in 2023 with the Angels, and is the first player to win the award in both leagues.

For the fourth consecutive year, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won the Edgar Martínez Award as the best designated hitter in MLB. Only David Ortiz (eight) and Martínez himself (five) have won more such awards.

The Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on their first season with Shohei Ohtani as they won the 2024 World Series with their newest superstar leading the way.

With the win on Thursday night, Ohtani joined former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz in baseball history. Per MLB.com: Ohtani is the se

Shohei Ohtani had a remarkable debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After falling short of the playoffs in six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani led the Dodgers to the National League Pennant with one of the greatest offensive campaigns in baseball history.