10 Defining Moments in the Life of 大谷翔平
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is widely regarded as one of the most talented baseball players in history, known for his exceptional two-way abilities.
2012-10-25
2012-10-25
Selected by Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Ohtani was drafted by the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the first round of the 2012 NPB draft.
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Career
2013-11-20
2013-11-20
NPB Rookie of the Year
He won the Pacific League Rookie of the Year Award in his debut season.
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Award
2014-05-18
2014-05-18
First professional no-hitter
Ohtani threw his first professional no-hitter against the Orix Buffaloes.
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Career
2016-11-28
2016-11-28
First MVP Award in NPB
He won the Pacific League MVP Award, becoming the first player to ever win it as both a pitcher and a position player.
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Award
2017-12-08
2017-12-08
Signed with Los Angeles Angels
Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent.
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Career
2018-11-12
2018-11-12
MLB Rookie of the Year
He won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in his debut MLB season.
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Award
2021-11-18
2021-11-18
First MLB MVP Award
Ohtani won his first American League MVP Award, becoming the first player in MLB history to be an All-Star as both a pitcher and a hitter.
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Award
2023-11-16
2023-11-16
Second MLB MVP Award
He won his second American League MVP Award, becoming the first player to win the award unanimously twice.
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Award
2023-12-11
2023-12-11
Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers
Ohtani signed a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Career
2024-02-29
2024-02-29
Married Mamiko Tanaka
Ohtani announced his marriage to former Japanese basketball player Mamiko Tanaka.
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Personal