Major League Baseball (MLB) Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani, the second-class star of the National League, won the MVP of the year this season, but due to personal reasons, it was inconvenient to attend the dinner hosted by the National Baseball Journalists Association (BBWAA) in New York on the 26th, but he delivered a nearly 3-minute speech in English through video.

Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka

"I'm sorry, I couldn't attend this year's BBWAA Awards Dinner," Shohei Ohtani said in the video, intending to attend in person, but the Los Angeles wildfires have severely affected them, making it difficult for him and his family to attend, and also mourning the highest condolences for all those who have lost their homes and loved ones, and also heartache for the forcibly displaced and dead animals, who will do everything in their power to help.

Shohei Ohtani believes that winning the National League MVP of the year must be thanked to many people, starting with the Dodgers, who gave him the opportunity to play for this historic team, especially owner Walt, chairman Keston, executive vice president and marketing officer Rosen, baseball president Freeman and manager Gomets.

Shohei Otani also credits the award to all his teammates, training team and support staff for helping and encouraging him throughout the year, and finally to thank the fans, who can feel the warm support every day, as well as the translator Ayrton, as well as the agent Barreiro and the agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

Shohei Ohtani also mentioned his wife Mamiko Tanaka, "Thank you to my beautiful wife, you are always there for me, thank you family and friends for your support." "Ohtani would like to conclude by dedicating the award to the city of Los Angeles, as well as the first responders, firefighters, and all fire departments on the front lines, for their heroic efforts in the Los Angeles wildfires, and to hope that everyone will remain strong and united to get through this together.