Shohei Ohtani
#4 RANKED AT POSITION
2018—
DH / P
BORN
July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan
BATS / THROWS
Left / Right
HEIGHT / WEIGHT
6-4 / 210
PRIMARY TEAM
Los Angeles Angels
.282
BATTING AVERAGE
GAMES
51.5
WAR
.374
ON-BASE PCT
708
RUNS
51.5
WAR7
.582
SLUGGING
1050
HITS
21.9
WAR3
.957
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
280
HOME RUNS
5.6
WAR PER SEASON
The first two-way superstar since Babe Ruth. Ohtani won the 2021 and 2023 Most Valuable Player Award in the American League. In 2024 as a member of the Dodgers, he established himself as the most remarkable superstar in his sport by becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases. He won his third consecutive MVP Award in 2025, the same year he became a two-time world champion.
Compared to Hall of Fame Designated Hitters
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ohtani |
51.5 |
51.5 |
36.6 |
21.9 |
51.5 |
5.6 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
64.1 |
37.4 |
25.6 |
17.4 |
50.8 |
4.3 |
Where Does Shohei Ohtani Rank Among Designated Hitters?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6 |
7 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |