Shohei Ohtani Named Best MLB Player During 2025 ESPY Awards; Dodgers Lose In Other Categories
Briefly

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a noteworthy presence at the 2025 ESPY Awards with nominations for Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman in multiple categories. Ohtani won the Best MLB Player award after a historic 2024 season that included a 50-50 performance with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases. He also secured various other prestigious awards, including a unanimous National League MVP. Unfortunately, the team did not fare as well in other categories, with Freeman's loss for Best Championship Performance and Ohtani missing out on Best Athlete.
Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to record a 50-50 season, finishing with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases.
Ohtani was voted the unanimous winner of the 2024 National League MVP Award, marking his third consecutive unanimous MVP, making him the only player in MLB history to achieve this.
In addition to his MVP Award, Ohtani also claimed several accolades, including the NL Hank Aaron Award and the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter.
Despite winning Best MLB Player, the Dodgers faced losses in other categories at the ESPY Awards, including Ohtani losing out for Best Athlete.
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