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Ex-Dodger, Gold Glove Winner Vouches For Shohei Ohtani’s MVP-Caliber Defense

Days ago, Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz publicly stated that he didn’t believe Shohei Ohtani should win this year’s National League MVP award over Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets.

Now, a former Dodgers outfielder and Gold Glove winner has come forward and declared his support of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ primary designated hitter in the MVP race.

“I’m gonna have to take Ohtani,” Andruw Jones said on Foul Territory:

Jones finished his playing career in Japan and caught glimpses of Ohtani’s greatness early on.

“What he’s doing, he’s a freak of nature,” said Jones.