Shohei Ohtani has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month for April 2026. The Los Angeles Dodgers player marks his first such award as a pitcher in MLB. The honor was announced on May 5.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been named National League Pitcher of the Month for April 2026. According to The Japan Times, this marks the first time Ohtani has won a pitcher of the month award in MLB.
Ohtani, known as a two-way player, earned the recognition for his pitching performance. Specific stats were not detailed in the announcement, but the Dodgers confirmed the honor.
The award highlights Ohtani's pitching prowess, drawing congratulations from fans and teammates. The Dodgers are maintaining strong form, with Ohtani's contributions playing a key role.