HOUSTON -- Shohei Ohtani was presented with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award less than an hour before the start of the 2021 World Series on Tuesday night, a trophy with few recipients to commemorate a season without equal.
Ohtani wore all black, sat next to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and received the gold trophy almost reluctantly.
"I'm not really sure if I deserve it," Ohtani said through his interpreter. "But if Mr. Manfred is gonna give it to me, I will accept it."
"He deserves it," Manfred chimed in, smiling. "I'm pretty sure about that!