The top hitter in the National League, Shohei Ohtani was awarded the 2024 NL Hank Aaron Award:
Ohtani, who had not stolen more than 26 bases in any season of his six-year MLB career, complemented his thunderous bat with surprising speed, stealing 59 bases. He created the 50-50 club on Sept. 19 against the Marlins in one of the greatest single-game performances in big league history: 6-for-6, three homers, two steals, 10 RBIs. Prior to Ohtani, no player had more than 24 stolen bases in a 50-homer season.
Congratulations, Shohei!
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