His performance solely as a designated hitter was good enough to earn him the 2024 National League MVP award, but Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has a strong desire to remain a two-way player as long as he can.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a bullpen session before a National League baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 31, 2024. (Kyodo)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers winces after dislocating his shoulder while attempting to steal second base during Game 2 of Major League Baseball’s World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. (Kyodo)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers plays catch before Game 1 of Major League Baseball’s World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 2024. (Kyodo)
