Shohei Ohtani's 2024 is coming to an end on a high note, which is pretty impressive considering what a great year it's been.
This year marks the first in a 10-year, $700 million deal (98% of which is fixed) for the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, and he's making good on that promise.
Ohtani, who did not pitch while recovering from elbow surgery, was aiming to become the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, winning his third MVP award in the past four seasons.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Otani walks the red carpet with his wife Mamiko Tanaka before the 2024 MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field. (Kevin Jairaj-USA Today Sports)
Personally, the Dodgers were underdogs in the postseason, but they defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series.
With just a few days left in the year, Otani has announced that he plans to become a father.
Ohtani posted a photo on Instagram of his now famous dog Decoy lying next to his costume and shoes, as well as an ultrasound photo. The gender of the baby was not revealed as the color at the scene was pink and the shoes were blue, but Ohtani apparently used a boy emoji to hide the ultrasound photo.
“Can't wait for this little newcomer to join our family soon!” Otani captioned the post.
In February, Otani revealed that he had married an “ordinary Japanese woman” named Mamiko, but did not say when they got married.
Los Angeles Dodger player Shohei Ohtani, his wife Mamiko Tanaka, and dog Decoy arrive at Dodger Stadium for the team's World Series victory celebration. (Sandy Hooper-USA Today, via Imagine Images)
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“It felt like the timing was good because it was before the season,'' he added. “We really didn't want any distractions once the season started. We wanted to announce it sooner, but there were some paperwork issues that (delayed) the whole process.”
There are also reports that American League MVP Aaron Judge and his wife are expecting their first child soon.
Ohtani's 134 points and 411 total bases were the most in the majors, and he led the National League in home runs (54), RBIs (130), on-base percentage (.390), slugging percentage (646), and 9.2 RBIs. bWAR.
His .310 batting average in the National League was second only to Luis Arraez's .314 batting average, and his 59 stolen bases were second only to Elie Delacruz, who stole five more.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores an RBI single in the second inning during Game 4 of the National League Baseball District Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Ohtani won AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 as a member of the Crosstown Angels, and finished second behind Judge in 2022. He is one of only 12 players to be named MVP three times.
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