2021 - Ohtani: First Dual-Role All-Star and Unanimous AL MVP

Shohei Ohtani’s 2021 season was an unprecedented display of two-way brilliance that captivated the baseball world. He became the first player in MLB history to be selected as an All-Star as both a pitcher and a position player. On the mound, he posted a 9-2 record with a 3.18 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 130 1/3 innings. At the plate, he was even more electrifying, mashing 46 home runs, driving in 100 RBIs, and stealing 26 bases. His historic performance earned him the American League Most Valuable Player award by a unanimous vote, the first unanimous MVP in the Angels franchise history and only the 19th in MLB history. Ohtani’s season was a monumental achievement, solidifying his status as a once-in-a-generation talent.