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Shohei Ohtani received recognition at Wednesday's ESPY Awards for an exceptional postseason performance, specifically his Game 4 display in the NLDS where he contributed both offensively and on the mound. The dual achievement, combining three home runs with ten strikeouts in a single playoff contest, was described as a historically significant athletic accomplishment.
Despite the accolade, Ohtani faces a setback in his season as the Dodgers confirmed he will be unavailable for the upcoming All-Star Game. His absence stems from persistent knee problems that have limited his availability during the 2026 campaign.
In short
- Shohei Ohtani won an ESPY award for best single-game performance after hitting three home runs and recording ten strikeouts in an MLB playoff game
- The Los Angeles Dodgers star will miss the 2026 All-Star Game due to ongoing knee irritation
Explained simply
Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese baseball star who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is notable for excelling at both batting and pitching, two roles usually performed by different players in modern baseball. This dual ability makes him one of the sport's most celebrated athletes.
The ESPY Awards are an annual ceremony honouring athletic achievements. At this week's ceremony, Ohtani was recognised for a postseason playoff game in which he hit three home runs whilst also pitching and recording ten strikeouts in the same contest – a historically uncommon combination of offensive and pitching excellence in a single match.
Despite this recognition, Ohtani has been dealing with knee injuries throughout the 2026 season that have limited his playing time, and the Dodgers have now confirmed he will miss the upcoming All-Star Game because of these ongoing problems.