Shohei Ohtani has etched his name in baseball history, becoming the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. The Los Angeles Dodgers star achieved this incredible feat during a game against the Miami Marlins.
Ohtani’s record-setting performance began in the first inning when he stole third base, marking the first milestone toward his historic 50-50 season. He followed this up by stealing another base later in the game, bringing his season total to 51 steals. But Ohtani wasn’t done yet. In the sixth inning, he blasted his 49th home run of the season, tying a long-standing Dodgers’ record for most home runs in a season, previously set by Shawn Green in 2001.
In the very next inning, Ohtani cemented his place in the record books by hitting his 50th home run, becoming the first player to ever achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
The 30-year-old Japanese phenom has been a standout player since joining the Dodgers in December on a massive 10-year, $700 million (£527 million) contract – the largest deal in the history of the sport. This contract not only made Ohtani one of the highest-earning athletes in the world but also underscored his immense talent and value to the game.
With this historic milestone, Ohtani continues to redefine what’s possible in baseball, further solidifying his status as one of the most dynamic and exciting players the sport has ever seen.
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