Shohei Ohtani’s Unbelievable 2024 Season

I already wrote about him earlier but Shohei deserves this. Shohei Ohtani had one of the most incredible seasons in MLB history. His 50-home-run, 50-stolen-base achievement—known as the "50-50 Club"—is something no player had ever done before. Think about it: 50 home runs shows his power, and 50 steals shows his speed. Most players are lucky to be great at one, but Ohtani is a true athlete in both areas. That’s what makes his season so special—he can hit for power and run the bases like a sprinter, and no one has ever pulled that off on this level.

On top of that, Ohtani faced huge personal challenges. His former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was caught stealing millions from him in a gambling scandal. Despite all of this, Ohtani didn’t let it distract him. Instead, he used his resilience to focus on his game, leading him to his third MVP award.

Throughout the season, Ohtani found comfort in his dog, Decoy, who became part of the MVP celebrations, reminding us all that even stars need loyal friends. Shohei Ohtani's journey this year shows that no matter what life throws at you, greatness is about how you overcome obstacles and rise to the challenge. What will he do next? We can’t wait to see!