Ohtani, who was pushed back by the 'only two votes' block even in 50-50 for the first time in history, overturns the evaluation by catching the 'NLDS top dog' SD
Ohtani, who was pushed back by the 'only two votes' block even in 50-50 for the first time in history, overturns the evaluation by catching the 'NLDS top dog' SD
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The team was just two votes away. Despite having an unprecedented 50 homers and 50 steals, the team had to yield the honor to Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees as its Player of the Year. The team will have an opportunity to reverse its assessment. Otani's performance in the first fall baseball league, which starts from today (June 6), has become more important.
Baseball Digest, a U.S. baseball media outlet, announced the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Player of the Year on the 5th (Korea Standard Time).
Of the total 24 votes cast, Judge and Ohtani received first-place votes from 12 people each, while Judge received second-place votes from 12 people, while Ohtani received 10 votes.
Judge overtook Ohtani as the best player of the year following Baseball America's Player of the Year award on the 1st.
Both of them performed brilliantly this season, making it a fact that the American League (AL) and the National League (NL) MVP became a fait accompli. Nevertheless, there has been constant debate over who is the best between the two, and local media are paying keen attention to selecting the best between the two.
It was a difficult season to say which of the two is better, as the joy and sorrow were divided by just two votes in the second place, not the first place vote.
Otani, a "throwing star," gave up his elbow surgery just ahead of this season and became the designated hitter. He had a batting average of 0.310 (197 hits in 636 at-bats), 54 homers, 130 RBIs, 134 runs and 59 steals, 0.646 on-base plus slugging percentage, and 1.036 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) in 159 games. He also ranked first in home runs, runs, RBIs, on-base plus slugging percentage in the NL.
Judge displayed impressive performance. In 158 games, he had a batting average of 0.322 (180 hits in 559 times at bat), 58 homers, 144 RBIs, 122 runs, 133 walks, and on-base percentage of 0.458, 0.701 slugging percentage and OPS of 1.159. He was the AL leader in home runs, RBIs, walks, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
Throughout the two major leagues, Ohtani ranked first overall in runs scored, and Judge ranked first overall in home runs and RBIs, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
In terms of batting records, 안전놀이터 Judge can have a slight advantage and, crucially, Judge contributes to his defense. In terms of his contribution to win (fWAR) over substitute players, Judge ranked first with 11.2 overall, while Ohtani ranked third with 9.1 behind Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals, 10.4).
What gives Otani more points, however, is that he achieved the first 50-50 club in his history. His previous record was 42-42, but Otani rose to 54-54 by far. As he plans to become a pitcher starting next year, chances are high that his record will not come out again. If this record is given more symbolism, Otani can be evaluated better.