Career Highlights
2023 Season Records
- 44 home runs
- 95 RBIs
- 20 stolen bases
- 10-5 record as pitcher
- 3.14 ERA
- 167 strikeouts in 132 innings
Major Achievements
- 2023 AL MVP
- 2021 AL MVP
- 2021, 2022, 2023 All-Star
- 2018 AL Rookie of the Year
- First player in MLB history with 10+ HRs and 10+ wins in same season
Historic Dodgers Contract
Record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract signed December 2023
- Largest contract in sports history
- $70 million annual salary
- Significant deferred payments structure
- Full no-trade clause
Career Statistics (2018-2023)
Batting
| Batting Average | .274 |
| Home Runs | 171 |
| RBIs | 437 |
| OPS | .922 |
Pitching
| Win-Loss Record | 38-19 |
| ERA | 3.01 |
| Strikeouts | 608 |
| WHIP | 1.08 |
Personal Life
Early Life
Born July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan. Son of Toru and Kayoko Ohtani.
Marriage
Announced his marriage in February 2024 to a Japanese woman whose identity he has chosen to keep private.
Interests & Personality
- Known for his dedication to baseball and training
- Maintains a relatively private personal life
- Speaks Japanese and English
- Lives a disciplined lifestyle focused on baseball excellence
Notable Records & Milestones
- First player since Babe Ruth to be a regular pitcher and hitter
- First player in MLB history with 30+ HR and 10+ wins in same season (2022)
- First player to qualify for both batting and pitching leaderboards since 1900
- Fastest to 500 strikeouts among Angels pitchers
- Highest exit velocity recorded in MLB (123.2 mph)
- Fastest pitch by a starting pitcher in 2023 (102.2 mph)