Shohei Ohtani posts historic June with 8 homers and 3 pitching wins

Shohei Ohtani continued his "Mr. June" run in the 2024 MLB season, posting a .333 batting average, eight home runs, 19 RBIs and a 1.091 OPS across 24 games. On the mound he recorded three wins with a 3.28 ERA, becoming the first player in major‑league history to hit eight home runs and earn at least three victories in a single month.

His performance placed him among the top candidates for the monthly MVP award, though competitors such as Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong posted a higher OPS of 1.249. Analysts noted Ohtani's combined offensive and pitching output as a rare achievement, reinforcing his status as a leading contender for season‑long honors.

The remarkable June figures have drawn attention both in Japan and the United States, highlighting Ohtani’s continued impact on the sport.