Shohei Ohtani narrowly missed winning the NL’s first Triple Crown in 87 years. He led the National League in home runs (54) and RBIs (130) but finished with the second-best batting average (.310). In a late-season surge, Ohtani hit an astounding .667 over 9 games (26 for 39) but was unable to close the gap with Padres’ Luis Arraez (.314) after hitting 1-for-4 in the Dodgers’ final regular season game.

Ohtani’s 2024 season was nevertheless historic, setting career highs in multiple categories including stolen bases (59) and total bases (411). He became MLB’s first “50-50” player, showcasing his dominance at the plate and as a baserunner. Despite falling short of the Triple Crown, Ohtani is likely to win his third unanimous MVP award and first in the National League. He led the Dodgers to the top seed in the NL and a first-round bye in the playoffs. LA will face the NL Wild Card Series’ winner in the NLDS, starting October 5th on FOX.