The AL starting designated hitter in the 2021 Midsummer Classic Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been named the American League Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet for June, and outfielder Kyle Schwarber of the Washington Nationals has been voted the National League Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet for June. The announcements were made earlier today on MLB Network.
Ohtani was awarded his first career AL Player of the Month Award and is the first Angels winner since his fellow fan-elected 2021 All-Star teammate Mike Trout in September 2018. Schwarber, who is in his first year in the nation’s capital, similarly earned his first NL Player of the Month Award and is Washington’s first winner since his teammate Ryan Zimmerman in April 2017.
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels (@shoheiohtani)
• Batted .309 (25-for-81) with 20 runs scored, six doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, 23 RBI, four stolen bases and a .889 slugging percentage across 25 games.
• Has now logged 75 career home runs and 149 career strikeouts as a pitcher. Is the third Major League player in history to post those totals-or-better, joining Hall of Famer Babe Ruth (714 HR, 501 SO) and Rick Ankiel (76, 269).
• Joined Trout (2014 & 2018), Troy Glaus (2000) and Don Baylor (1978-79) as the only players in team history to record at least 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases prior to the All-Star Game.
• Enters play today as the Major League leader in home runs (28). Delivered six home runs and nine RBI over
six games from June 15th-20th. Is slated to become the first Japanese-born player to participate in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, as well as the first player who has also started a Major League game as a pitcher.
Kyle Schwarber, Washington Nationals (@kschwarb12)
• Posted a slash line of .280/.362/.760 with 22 runs scored, 28 hits, 16 home runs, 30 RBI and 13 walks over 27 games played.
• Logged five round-trippers from June 19th-20th, matching Bryce Harper (2015) for the most homers across a two-game span in Nationals/Expos history. Also represents the Major League record, which has now been accomplished 35 times overall.
• Blasted 12 home runs across 10 games from June 19th-29th, tying Albert Belle (1995) for the most home runs over a 10-game period since at least 1901.
• Became the first player in franchise history to club 16 round-trippers in a single calendar month, and the 15th
overall in Major League history (20th occurrence).
• Clubbed his 26th home run of the season on Tuesday, reaching the mark in his 69th game this season, which matched Henry Rodriguez (1996) for the fewest games played in a season to tally 25 round-trippers in Nationals/Expos history.
Others receiving votes for AL Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet included fan-elected 2021 All-Star starting first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.371, 24 R, 10 HR, 24 RBI) of the Toronto Blue Jays; outfielder Cedric Mullins (.380, 8 2B, 8 HR, 16 RBI) of the Baltimore Orioles; and second baseman Jonathan Schoop (.340, 8 2B, 10 HR, 27 RBI) of the Detroit Tigers.
Others receiving votes for NL Player of the Month presented by Chevrolet included fan-elected 2021 All-Star starting shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (.300, 23 R, 10 HR, 19 RBI) of the San Diego Padres; second baseman Ozzie Albies (.321, 36 H, 18 XBH, 8 SB) of the Atlanta Braves; outfielder Bryan Reynolds (.376, 15 R, 35 H, 7 HR) of the Pittsburgh Pirates; and outfielder Raimel Tapia (.300, 39 H, 15 2B, 6 SB) of the Colorado Rockies.
Chevy Community MVPs of the Month
Meet the dedicated people who’ve kept our communities moving forward over the last year. They’re the real MVPs, or as we call them, Community MVPs. Each month, as MLB recognizes National and American League players for their exceptional on-field performances, Chevy will spotlight a Community MVP who’s stood out for continuously putting others’ needs before their own.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels named June’s American League Player of the Month Presented by Chevrolet; Kyle Schwarber of the Washington Nationals named June’s National League Player of the Month Presented by ChevroletTenille has been a substitute teacher the past year and continues to go out of her way to gather food items, clothing, and necessities for those in need. She then delivers the groceries, and other items, to ensure everyone in her neighborhood and community has what they need. During the holidays, she volunteers and passes out meals to families. Tenille never hesitates to put others first, is a great role model to her kids and, strives to involve her family every step of the way (including teaching kids in her community how to bake AND play baseball!)
Eddie Wong from Tampa Bay, FL
Eddie is the Director of Pharmacy Services at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Throughout the pandemic, he has worked tirelessly to ensure Saddleback has enough medications to treat patients, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for those he treats. Over the last several months, Eddie has spearheaded the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to vaccinate physicians, employees and community members at various MemorialCare hosted vaccine clinics throughout Orange County. Most notably, Eddie handled all vaccine-related logistics in the neighboring community Laguna Woods Village (a large 55+ senior community). Thanks to Eddie’s management, diligence, and dedication, MemorialCare has been able to administer tens of thousands of doses to the senior community. Eddie has been an excellent steward of the vaccine allocation, managing the details with precision. He has volunteered so much of his weekend and evening time to help with the vaccine rollout and has been a true MVP!
