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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Wins AP Male Athlete of the Year For Fourth Time

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been awarded the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time in his career, adding another accolade to his resume.

Ohtani has tied the all-time award wins with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods, and he broke his tie with Michael Jordan, who won it three times.

This year, Ohtani won his second World Series title and captured the National League MVP, his second time in so many years.

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The Japanese star both pitched and hit last season, marking a return to his two-way play.