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Shohei Ohtani Wins the AL Home Run Crown
Angels star Shohei Ohtani led the American League in homers for the first time, finishing with 44. He is the first Japanese player to win an MLB home run title.
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Shohei Ohtani missed nearly a month to close out the 2023 MLB season, but he still finished as the American League leader in home runs with 44.
The Los Angeles Angels (73-89) wrapped up their season on Sunday, October 1 with a 7-3 victory over the AL West rival Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium. It's the Angels' eighth straight losing season.
Ohtani didn't play a game after September 3 due to a right oblique strain.
The pride of Iwate Prefecture is the first Japanese MLB player to win the American League or National League home run crown.
Ohtani said it's a special distinction to be the first Japanese to achieve the feat.
"Thinking about the great Japanese players who have played in the major leagues until now, it's both humbling and a great honor. I'm grateful to my teammates and fans," Ohtani said in a statement, Kyodo News reported.
Adolis Garcia of the Texas Rangers finished second in the AL with 39 homers.
Shohei Ohtani: A Standout All-Around Season
In his sixth season with the Angels, Ohtani batted .304 (fourth-best average in the AL), scored 102 runs and had 95 RBIs. He also stole 20 bases and was No 1 in the AL in total bases (325) and on-base percentage (.412).
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