Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP, first in National League

Japanese two-way baseball star wins top award as a designated hitter

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after a pop out against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series on Oct. 28 in New York.

November 22, 2024 09:18 JST

Updated on November 22, 2024 12:01 JST

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over.

The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Thursday. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees won the American League award for the second time, also unanimously.