Ohtani Wins AP Male Athlete of the Year for Record 4th Time

Shohei Ohtani secures fourth AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying with sports legends like Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods. His exceptional performance, including fifty-five home runs and a 2.87 ERA, led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a repeat World Series title. Ohtanis impact extends globally, with the World Series drawing record-breaking viewership in Japan and worldwide. He plans to play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and aims for a third consecutive World Series championship in 2026, despite undergoing multiple surgeries. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.