Shohei Otani’s Quest for Greatness: One Swing Away from Tying the Unstoppable ‘Ron God’ Record

Sports Center/Reported by Cai Qingjing

Major League Baseball announced the shortlist for the Silver Slugger Award for the 2024 season. World Series freshman Shohei Ohtani was once again selected as the designated hitter and will compete with Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna for the award. If he is ultimately favored, being selected for the third time will tie his predecessor Ichiro Suzuki and become the Japanese player with the most Silver Slugger Awards in major league history.

Shohei Ohtani sealed his status as a pitcher this season and entered the season as a designated hitter He produced 54 home runs and 59 steals, becoming the first member of the 50-50 club in history, with a .310 batting average. In addition, the on-base percentage is 0.390, the slugging percentage is 0.646, the offensive index is 1.036 … and other data are all ranked first in the National League Osuna, Otani’s rival, has played in 162 games, had a batting average of 3.02, 39 home runs, and an offensive index of 0.924 Although the data is very good, it is difficult to match Ohtani.

In the past while playing for the Angels, Ohtani won the American League Designated Hitter Silver Slugger Award in 2021 and 2023. If he is selected again this season, winning the award three times will tie his predecessor Ichiro Suzuki’s record and tie him for the most money sluggers in the history of the major leagues. This retired legendary outfielder won the Outfielder Silver Slug Award in 2001, 2007, and 2009.

Among the Japanese players on the short list this season, in addition to Ohtani Shohei, Cubs outfielder Makoto Suzuki is also on the list of National League Outfielder Slugger Silver Award candidates.

The selection criteria for the Silver Slugger Award are various offensive statistics and are used to reward outstanding hitters at various fielding positions. The winners are voted on by the head coaches and trainers of each team. Players cannot be voted for within their own teams.

Original source:MLB / Otani Shohei aims for the Designated Hitting Silver Slugger Award, one step closer to tying the legendary “Rang Shen” record

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