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Dodgersâ Shohei Ohtani Earns First NL Pitcher of the Month Honor
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has earned his first National League Pitcher of the Month Award for April, posting a 0.60 ERA and 34 strikeouts. This marks a significant achievement in his career as he continues to excel as a two-way player.
Key points
- Shohei Ohtani earned his first NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
- He posted a 0.60 ERA and 34 strikeouts in April.
- Ohtani has previously won multiple Player of the Month honors.
Los Angeles DodgersShohei OhtaniHouston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani earned the first National League Pitcher of the Month Award of his career, MLB announced on Monday.
Ohtani won the award for his performance throughout the month April. He posted a 0.60 ERA, 34 strikeouts and only gave up two earned runs across four starts in April.
Ohtani has won multiple American League and NL Player of the Month honors along with Most Valuable Player Award for both leagues. However, he had never won a Pitcher of the Month honor before Monday. This is Ohtaniâs first time starting the season pitching and hitting since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
The right-hander is scheduled to make his sixth start of the season on Tuesday in the second game of the Dodgersâ road series against the Houston Astros.
Apr 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) delivers to the plate in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Q&A
What were Shohei Ohtani's statistics for April 2023?
In April 2023, Shohei Ohtani had a 0.60 ERA, recorded 34 strikeouts, and allowed only two earned runs across four starts.
When did Shohei Ohtani join the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.
Who did the Dodgers play after Ohtani's Pitcher of the Month award?
After receiving the Pitcher of the Month award, the Dodgers played the Houston Astros in a road series.
