Shohei Ohtani becomes 1st Japanese MLB home run champion

Two-way superstar finishes with double-digit wins and HRs for second year in row

20231002 SHOHEI OHTANI

Shohei Ohtani became the first pitcher in major league history to win 10 games and hit 40 home runs. (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar, has become the first Japanese player to win the home run crown for either of Major League Baseball's circuits, finishing what could be his last season with the American League's Los Angeles Angels with 44.

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