Shohei Ohtani was voted the American League Outstanding Player in the Players’ Choice Awards, which are determined by a vote of major league players.
Ohtani, who officially became a free agent on Thursday morning, completed his third straight historic season with the Angels in 2023, hitting a league-leading 44 home runs while batting .304 with a 1.066 OPS. He also compiled a 3.14 ERA in 132 innings as a pitcher.
Ohtani is the favorite to win his second American League MVP award in three years. That award will be announced on Nov. 16. The three finalists will be announced on Monday.
Ohtani was also named a finalist for the American League Silver Slugger at designated hitter on Thursday.
Another unworldly season for the @Angels unicorn 🦄 Shohei Ohtani recorded 44 home runs, 95 RBIs, and 78 extra base hits, and led the majors in slugging (.654), OPS (1.066) and bWAR (10.0). Congrats, Shohei, on being named 2023 #PlayersChoiceAwards AL Outstanding Player! pic.twitter.com/XhV2FkySO0
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) November 2, 2023
