Ohtani Shuts Out Rival, Continues to Strengthen Cy Young Case
Shohei Ohtani has had a legendary career already. He’s won the Rookie of the Year award and four MVP awards […]
Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani has had a legendary career already. He’s won the Rookie of the Year award and four MVP awards to go along with two World Series titles. The one award he hasn’t won is the Cy Young, yet Ohtani’s making a case for it this year.
The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers has been off to a torrid start on the mound. He’s posted a MLB-leading 0. 82 ERA entering play on Thursday.
Ohtani also has a ridiculously low 0. 82 WHIP through 44 innings. Can that success continue long enough to earn him the National League Cy Young award?
What Changed for Ohtani? Prior to 2026, the highest Ohtani had ever finished in Cy Young voting was fourth place in 2022 when he was with the Los Angeles Angels . He’s never been a top-three finisher despite a career 2.
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