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jaa36 · 03-23-2018, 10:38 PM

The Blue Jays swept the Reds in the World Series, but they were no match for the Shohei Ohtanis, losing the Shohei Ohtani Championship Series in six games. The Ohtanis won the last two games in dramatic fashion. Toronto was 89-73 in the regular season en route to winning their second championship in three years, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and (of all people against the Reds) Joey Votto after having moved on from Bryce Harper. Blue Jays Ohtani was a great contributor at the plate, hitting .305 with 32 home runs, but just mediocre on the mound.

There was plenty of news about the Ohtanis this season. You already know about the legendary double-Ohtani brawl. Giants Ohtani released a swing album. (Quote from the news article: "When not playing baseball in San Francisco, Giants Ohtani can usually be found singing in his swing band in his hometown of Iwate, Japan.") Pirates Ohtani and Orioles Ohtani both had three-homer games. Diamondbacks Ohtani was traded to the Braves, and the Reds signed Cubs Ohtani. Nationals Ohtani had a busy year, getting claimed off waivers by Milwaukee and then traded to the orioles.

Phillies Ohtani had a wild ride as well. He had been signed to a six-year, $105 million extension back in 2020, but after he suffered a relatively minor elbow injury, the Phillies inexplicably released him. Not to worry- he signed a $16.4 million contract after the season, followed immediately by six-year extension worth $114 million.

But Braves Ohtani had the strangest season. After finishing third in MVP voting just last season, the Braves inexplicably placed him on waivers in May. He was claimed by Miami, but a month later he was waived again. This time Washington picked him up, but 10 days later he was on the move again, this time to Milwaukee. He stayed there the rest of the season, but pitched miserably (2-7, 6.95 ERA). At the end of the year, the Brewers unloaded him to Texas for two prospects. One year, five uniforms.

Shohei Ohtani Hitter of the Year Award: Rockies Ohtani (.310/44/94)

Shohei Ohtani Pitcher of the Year Award: Yankees Ohtani (12-5, 3.01)

Most Valuable Ohtani Award: Royals Ohtani (.285/28/64 and 11-13, 3.76 ERA)

Least Valuable Ohtani Award: Nationals Ohtani (.211/13/44 and 8-11, 4.72 ERA)

Most Innovative Use of an Ohtani Award: Braves Ohtani, for being tossed around the league like a hot potato.

03-23-2018, 10:38 PM	#27
jaa36 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,122	2024 recap The Blue Jays swept the Reds in the World Series, but they were no match for the Shohei Ohtanis, losing the Shohei Ohtani Championship Series in six games. The Ohtanis won the last two games in dramatic fashion. Toronto was 89-73 in the regular season en route to winning their second championship in three years, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and (of all people against the Reds) Joey Votto after having moved on from Bryce Harper. Blue Jays Ohtani was a great contributor at the plate, hitting .305 with 32 home runs, but just mediocre on the mound. There was plenty of news about the Ohtanis this season. You already know about the legendary double-Ohtani brawl. Giants Ohtani released a swing album. (Quote from the news article: "When not playing baseball in San Francisco, Giants Ohtani can usually be found singing in his swing band in his hometown of Iwate, Japan.") Pirates Ohtani and Orioles Ohtani both had three-homer games. Diamondbacks Ohtani was traded to the Braves, and the Reds signed Cubs Ohtani. Nationals Ohtani had a busy year, getting claimed off waivers by Milwaukee and then traded to the orioles. Phillies Ohtani had a wild ride as well. He had been signed to a six-year, $105 million extension back in 2020, but after he suffered a relatively minor elbow injury, the Phillies inexplicably released him. Not to worry- he signed a $16.4 million contract after the season, followed immediately by six-year extension worth $114 million. But Braves Ohtani had the strangest season. After finishing third in MVP voting just last season, the Braves inexplicably placed him on waivers in May. He was claimed by Miami, but a month later he was waived again. This time Washington picked him up, but 10 days later he was on the move again, this time to Milwaukee. He stayed there the rest of the season, but pitched miserably (2-7, 6.95 ERA). At the end of the year, the Brewers unloaded him to Texas for two prospects. One year, five uniforms. Shohei Ohtani Hitter of the Year Award: Rockies Ohtani (.310/44/94) Shohei Ohtani Pitcher of the Year Award: Yankees Ohtani (12-5, 3.01) Most Valuable Ohtani Award: Royals Ohtani (.285/28/64 and 11-13, 3.76 ERA) Least Valuable Ohtani Award: Nationals Ohtani (.211/13/44 and 8-11, 4.72 ERA) Most Innovative Use of an Ohtani Award: Braves Ohtani, for being tossed around the league like a hot potato. Attached Images