Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, achieving the unprecedented milestone of hitting 50 or more home runs and stealing 50 or more bases in a single season. His performance aided the Dodgers in clinching the Fall Classic. Dodgers assistant pitching coach Connor McGuiness praised Ohtani's dedication, noting his obsession with studying the game and analyzing both opponents and teammates. Ohtani balances his natural talent with a relentless work ethic, positioning himself to maintain record-breaking performance as baseball continues to evolve.
"He's the epitome of a baseball junkie. He loves all aspects of it. He studies his butt off. He's analyzing opposing pitchers. He's analyzing how even our guys are getting the opponents out. He's not taking a pitch off. He's watching the whole game. This guy's just obsessed with baseball, and he just so happens to be the best ever at it."
"The natural talents and abilities of Ohtani contribute to him being at the top of his game, but continuing to be a student of the game is what will likely keep him on a record-breaking pace."
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