Despite going one for four in Game 162 at Coors Field, Ohtani concluded the regular season with a staggering stat line:
- .310 batting average, his new career-high
- 54 home runs and 130 RBIs, topping the NL in both categories
- 59 stolen bases, including one Sunday, the most by a Japanese-born player
- 411 total bases, second most in Dodgers history and the most by any major league player since 2001
“Obviously, you’ve seen a superstar,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Like I’ve said, I think the thing that I marvel at is the expectations that are put on him, that he puts on himself, and to still go out there every day and put on a show — I can’t imagine the pressure with all those expectations. But his preparedness, his work is very, very focused.”
“First and foremost, I think the most important part of all this is that I was able to play consistently throughout the whole year,” Ohtani added through interpreter Will Ireton. “I’m very thankful and grateful for all the staff who supported me throughout this year.”
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