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One of a kind: Ohtani wins AP Male Athlete of Year award

FILE - American League's Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angeles, laughs during the first round of the MLB All Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Denver. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award.(AP Photo/John McCoy, File) FILE - American League's starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Angeles, throws during the first inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Denver. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) FILE - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, July 2, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. David Fletcher also scored. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File) FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani is greeted in the dugout after he hit a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar, is the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
One of a kind: Ohtani wins AP Male Athlete of Year award