Shohei Ohtani
Here’s a comprehensive profile of Shohei Ohtani, one of the most extraordinary athletes in baseball history:
🧬 Basic Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shohei Ohtani |
| Nickname | "Shotime" |
| Birthdate | July 5, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Ōshū, Iwate Prefecture, Japan |
| Height/Weight | 6'3" (190 cm), 210 lbs (95 kg) |
| Bats/Throws | Left / Right |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) |
| Previous Teams | Los Angeles Angels (MLB), Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (NPB) |
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⚾ Career Highlights
🏆 MLB Achievements
- Two-time AL MVP (2021, 2024)
- 2024 World Series Champion with the Dodgers
- First player in MLB history to start a postseason game as both pitcher and hitter in the same series
- Signed a 10-year, $282 million contract with the Dodgers in 2024
🇯🇵 NPB Career
- Played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2013 to 2017
- Won the Pacific League MVP in 2016
📊 2025 Season Stats (MLB)
| Category | Stat | League Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Batting AVG | .282 | Tied-25th |
| Home Runs | 55 | 3rd |
| RBIs | 102 | 14th |
| OPS | 1.014 | 2nd |
| ERA (Pitching) | 2.87 | — |
| Strikeouts | 62 (in 47 IP) | — |
Ohtani returned to pitching in 2025 after recovering from a second UCL surgery, making 14 starts with limited innings.
Unique Two-Way Impact
Shohei Ohtani is the first true two-way MLB superstar since Babe Ruth, excelling as both a power-hitting designated hitter and a dominant starting pitcher.
His ability to lead in both categories has redefined modern baseball and inspired a new generation of players.
Fun Facts
- Ohtani’s fastball has reached 101 mph, and his splitter is considered one of the nastiest in the league.
- He was featured on the cover of MLB The Show 22.
- Fluent in Japanese; uses interpreters for media and team interactions.