Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels was selected for the "Edgar Martinez Award" given to the most active designated hitter of the season.
This is the first time for a Japanese player to receive this award.
The "Edgar Martinez Award", which is the best designated hitter award, selects one of the most active designated hitters of the season in the major leagues by voting by the reporter in charge of each baseball team.
On the 29th, the Major League Baseball Organization announced the "Edgar Martinez Award" for this season, and Otani of the Angels was the first Japanese player to win the award.
Otani started as a designated hitter except when he pitched in the pitcher this season, the fourth year of the major league, and hit 46 home runs in the league's third place, marking 100 RBIs and 26 stolen bases, the sixth in history. Achieved "45 home runs, 25 stolen bases".
The "Silver Slugger Award", which is given to the most active batter in each position, was also awarded in the designated hitter category, and was properly selected for the "Edgar Martinez Award".
Otani has won nine wins as a pitcher this season, and has made a historic achievement in the dual wield style, such as playing the first time in history at the All-Star Game in July, and is the first commissioner's commendation in seven years in the major leagues. And, the commendation rush continues, such as being selected as the MVP of the season = the best player.