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Ohtani and Murakami miss out on MLB players’ awards
The MLB players’ association announced its season awards on Oct.
28, based on votes from players.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was a finalist for both Most Valuable Player and the National League’s top player award, but he did not win either honor.
White Sox player Munetaka Murakami was a finalist for American League Rookie of the Year, but he also missed out.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won both awards that Ohtani had been nominated for.
He became the seventh player in major league history to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases, and led the National League with 45 home runs.
Tigers infielder McGonigle won the American League rookie award, while all three finalists had been in contention for that honor.
The Major League Baseball Players Association announced its awards for the season on Oct. 28, based on votes by players.
Shohei Ohtani missed out on the Most Outstanding Player and National League Outstanding Player awards.
Munetaka Murakami was not named American League Rookie of the Year.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won both awards that Ohtani was a finalist for.
Tigers infielder McGonigle won American League Rookie of the Year.
- Who
- Shohei Ohtani and Munetaka Murakami missed out on awards voted on by MLB players.
- What
- Ohtani lost out on two awards, while Murakami missed out on American League Rookie of the Year.
- When
- The awards were announced on Oct. 28, 2026.
- Where
- St. Petersburg, according to the report's dateline.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Awards announced
- Oct. 28, 2026
- Voting body
- Major League Baseball Players Association
- Ohtani's finalist categories
- Most Outstanding Player and National League Outstanding Player
- Ohtani's award competitors
- Pete Crow-Armstrong won both categories
- Murakami's finalist category
- American League Rookie of the Year
- Rookie of the Year winner
- McGonigle of the Tigers