Another day brings another way in which Shohei Ohtani bolsters his argument as the greatest of all time.

Ohtani has been selected as The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time, the AP announced Wednesday. The Dodgers’ two-way superstar has earned the honor three years in a row and is one of only four male athletes to win it four times, joining Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods.

“Last year, I said I wanted to win this award again, and I will work hard so that I can win it again next year as well,” Ohtani said in Japanese in an interview with The Associated Press.

All Ohtani did in 2025 was hit 55 home runs, post a 2.87 ERA in 14 starts in his return to pitching, win his fourth Most Valuable Player Award by a unanimous vote , take home NL

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