Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of Oshu, Japan was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Monday. This was the third time in the last four years he has received the honour as he was also honoured in 2021 and 2023 while with the Los Angeles Angels. It is also the fourth straight year a baseball player won the award. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge of Sacramento, California was honoured in 2022. In addition to winning the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, Ohtani was named the National League Most Valuable Player in 2024.
