Summary
Shohei Ohtani has been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time. In 2025, Ohtani helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series, showcasing incredible performance as both a pitcher and hitter. This achievement ties him with other sports legends for the most wins of this award.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani won the AP Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time.
- This ties him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods for the most wins among men for this award.
- Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series win in 2025.
- In Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings and hit three home runs.
- Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in December 2023.
- He has won the Most Valuable Player award four times in his career.
- In 2025, Ohtani hit 55 home runs and had a 1.014 OPS.
- The AP Male Athlete of the Year award has been given out since 1931.
