"What. A. Year." "The people's MVP" - MLB fans stunned as Shohei Ohtani strikes out 200 batters for the first time in his career

Shohei Ohtani is doing everything in his power to make the MVP race as close as possible. The All-Star has amassed 200 strikeouts in a single season, reaching the coveted milestone in the game against the Minnesota Twins. This is the first time he has done this in his MLB career.MLB@MLBFor the first time in his career, Shohei Ohtani has fanned 200 hitters. 111041877For the first time in his career, Shohei Ohtani has fanned 200 hitters. 👏 https://t.co/tqHluv25rTShoehi Ohtani had 196 strikeouts heading into his start tonight, tying him for eighth most in the MLB. He ended up punching out seven, eclipsing the 200-mark with 203 strikeouts this season.Fans around the league are loving the MVP race involving the Angels two-way player and Aaron Judge. What both players have been able to achieve this year is mind-blowing. Adam Rosen@arrosen76What. A. Year. This MVP race is so much fun man, and even though Judge is going to win (deservedly so), the season Ohtani is putting up is the ONLY one that could’ve challenged Judge’s.Ohtani should finish top 5 for Cy Young as well. An incredible season to watch for all. twitter.com/mlb/status/157…MLB@MLBFor the first time in his career, Shohei Ohtani has fanned 200 hitters. 11921For the first time in his career, Shohei Ohtani has fanned 200 hitters. 👏 https://t.co/tqHluv25rTWhat. A. Year. This MVP race is so much fun man, and even though Judge is going to win (deservedly so), the season Ohtani is putting up is the ONLY one that could’ve challenged Judge’s.Ohtani should finish top 5 for Cy Young as well. An incredible season to watch for all. twitter.com/mlb/status/157…Kevin Baver@kevin_baverThe people’s MVP. @redseatradio @Bastards_Boston @Jared_Carrabis @carrabispod twitter.com/mlb/status/157…MLB@MLBFor the first time in his career, Shohei Ohtani has fanned 200 hitters. 115731933For the first time in his career, Shohei Ohtani has fanned 200 hitters. 👏 https://t.co/tqHluv25rTThe people’s MVP. @redseatradio @Bastards_Boston @Jared_Carrabis @carrabispod twitter.com/mlb/status/157…MLB@MLBShohei unleashed the curve for No. 200!4136791Shohei unleashed the curve for No. 200! https://t.co/hsJKwUjkbKThe 2021 AL MVP has been able to pitch more this season as the Los Angeles Angels have smartly slotted him as a DH when he's not pitching. The previous year, the Angels were trying to split his time between the outfield and pitching, making it difficult on his arm. MLB@MLBThere's only ONE Shohei Ohtani! 3540650There's only ONE Shohei Ohtani! 😤 https://t.co/sSFkVaF7m7A starting pitcher hasn't hit more than six home runs since former Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano in 2006. Baseball Brit@BaseballBrit@MLB @Angels 10@MLB @Angels 🐐Cody Dewar@CJDewar24@MLB @Angels Best player of all time8@MLB @Angels Best player of all timeOhtani is truly special. His ability to both pitch and hit is simply amazing. Hopefully, he paves the way for more two-way players in the game.While Shohei Ohtani has improved from last year, Aaron Judge's output hard to denyBoston Red Sox v New York YankeesJuan Soto’s number one fan(orca)@orcazs@MLB @Angels Judge is still MVP17@MLB @Angels Judge is still MVPDespie what the Angels two-way player has been able to accomplish this year, it's hard to compare his numbers to Aaron Judge's. All eyes will be on Judge as he tries to break the single-season home run record.The Yankees right fielder is having one of the greatest offensive seasons any MLB hitter has ever had. His 20 home runs lead over the league shows how well he is seeing the ball compared to other hitters.He's competing to finish the year as the Triple Crown Award winner as well. If Judge finishes the year as the Triple Crown winner, the league will have no choice but to give him the MVP Award over Ohtani.