Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani was nominated for two awards in the 2023 Players Choice Awards, according to the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).

Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves, and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers are the three candidates for Player of the Year. Along with Yandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays and Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers, Ohtani is also a candidate for the American League Outstanding Player Award.

Ohtani had a fantastic hit 304/.412/.654 in 599 plate appearances (135 games) this season with 26 doubles, 8 triples, 44 home runs, 95 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. He pitched 132 innings (23 starts) and was 10-5 on the mound with a 3.14 ERA, 4.00 FIP, 1.06 WHIP, and 11.4 strikeouts per nine.

Ohtani, who was previously nominated as a nominee for the Hank Aaron Award, is the overwhelming favorite to win AL MVP.

The coveted Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award is one of the major accolades; it is given each year to the player “whose leadership most inspires others to higher levels of achievement.”

In addition, a living or deceased former player “who, in the image of Flood, demonstrated a selfless, longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of Players’ rights” will receive the Curt Flood Award.

The Players Choice Awards have honored both on- and off-field achievements since 1992. All participants cast their votes in late September.

The winners of the 2023 Players Choice Awards will be revealed on Thursday, November 2, at 3 p.m. PT on ESPN’s SportsCenter.

2023 Players Choice Awards finalists

MLB Player of the Year

Ronald Acuña Jr. (Atlanta Braves), Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers), and Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Angels)

Outstanding Player Award

American League: Yandy Díaz (Tampa Bay Rays), Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Angels), Corey Seager (Texas Rangers)

National League: Ronald Acuña Jr. (Atlanta Braves), Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers), Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves)

Outstanding Pitcher Award

American League: Kyle Bradish (Baltimore Orioles), Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees), Sonny Gray (Minnesota Twins)

National League: Zac Gallen (Arizona Diamondbacks), Blake Snell (San Diego Padres), Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs)

Outstanding Rookie Award

American League: Triston Casas (Boston Red Sox), Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles), Josh Jung (Texas Rangers)

National League: Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), Kodai Senga (Chicago Cubs), Spencer Steer (Cincinnati Reds)

Comeback Player Award

American League: Tyler Glasnow (Tampa Bay Rays), Liam Hendriks (Chicago White Sox), Ryan O’Hearn (Baltimore Orioles)

National League: Cody Bellinger (Chicago Cubs), Michael Conforto (San Francisco Giants), Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies)

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs), Francisco Lindor (New York Mets), Marcus Semien (Texas Rangers)

Curt Flood Award

Phil Bradley, Scott Sanderson