Ohtani's Historic Unanimous NL MVP Win

Shohei Ohtani has been unanimously voted the 2024 National League MVP, marking his third time winning the award unanimously, a feat no other player in the four major U.S. sports leagues has accomplished more than once. Ohtani's remarkable season with the Los Angeles Dodgers included becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, leading the Dodgers to a World Series win. His achievement also makes him the first full-time designated hitter to win the MVP award, highlighting his versatility and contribution despite being limited to hitting due to an elbow injury. Ohtani's performance this season underscores his legendary status, joining Frank Robinson as the only players to win MVP in both the American and National Leagues. Meanwhile, New York Yankees' Aaron Judge won the American League MVP for the second time, and Boston's Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers received MVP votes, indicating promising talent for the Red Sox. Alongside Ohtani, other notable MVP performances include Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and reliever Tyler Holton receiving votes, reflecting their impactful seasons as well.