What is Shohei Ohtani's greatest career achievement?

Historic MVPs, a 50/50 season, world titles, and the largest contract in North American sports history — Ohtani's career reads like mythology. Which milestone stands above the rest?

1

2024 Historic 50/50 Season

Became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, finishing with 54 HR and 59 SB.

1000pts

2

2021 AL MVP (Angels)

Won his first unanimous AL MVP after a historic two-way season with 46 HRs, 100 RBIs, and a 3.18 ERA as a starting pitcher.

662pts

3

2018 AL Rookie of the Year

Became the first player in history to qualify for both pitching and hitting award consideration in his MLB debut season.

662pts

4

2024 World Series Championship

Won his first career World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in his very first MLB postseason appearance.

614pts

5

$700M Dodgers Contract

Signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers — the largest contract in the history of North American professional sports.

614pts

6

2023 WBC Final Strikeout

Struck out teammate Mike Trout to clinch Japan's World Baseball Classic title, delivering one of the most iconic moments in international baseball history.

559pts

7

2023 AL MVP (Angels)

Won his second unanimous AL MVP, becoming the only player ever to earn multiple unanimous MVP awards in baseball history.

491pts

8

2024 NL MVP (Dodgers)

Unanimously won the NL MVP as a full-time DH, the first DH-only player to win the award and only the second player to win MVP in both leagues.

409pts

9

Single-Game 6-for-6 / 3 HR (Sept 2024)

Went 6-for-6 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs on the night he clinched the historic 50/50 milestone, one of the greatest individual offensive games ever.

409pts

10

Two-Way Guinness Record (2021)

Became the first MLB player in history to record 100+ innings pitched with 100+ strikeouts AND 100+ hits, RBIs, and runs in the same season.

409pts