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Shohei Ohtani wins second MVP amid what could be record-breaking free agency

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The heavy spring training favorite to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award is taking home hardware again.

Shohei Ohtani on Thursday won his second AL MVP Award in the last three years. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers finished second and third, respectively.

It was a unanimous vote, making Ohtani the first to win two MVP nods in such a fashion. Ohtani led the majors in 2023 with a .654 slugging percentage and 1.066 OPS; his .412 on-base percentage was second; his 44 homers were fourth; and his .304 average was ranked ninth.

That alone is an MVP-caliber player. But Ohtani is also an All-Star caliber pitcher. FOLLOW FOX NEWS DIGITAL'S SPORTS COVERAGE ON X Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates after striking out the Houston Astros' J.J.

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