On September 17, 2024, Shohei Ohtani hit another milestone in his already impressive career. Joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and signing the most lucrative contract in MLB history, Ohtani proved his worth by making his mark in the famous 40/40 club. This game was accomplished on August 23 against the Tampa Bay Rays when Ohtani stole a base and hit a grand slam.
The Elite 40/40 Club
Ohtani is the sixth player in MLB history to join the exclusive 40/40 club and the first since Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in 2023. Acuna Jr. he had his 40th hit last week of the regular season and had 73 stolen bases. Ohtani, who already holds the record for 48 home runs and 48 stolen bases in a single season, is now trying to break his record.
Tracking Ohtani’s Pursuit of the 50/50 Record
As the MLB regular season draws to a close on September 29, all eyes are on Ohtani’s quest to become the first player with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. His 48th home run tied him with Adrián Beltré for second in a season in franchise history, just two shy of breaking the Dodgers’ single-season record.
In his first season with the Dodgers, Ohtani quickly made an impact, tying Cody Bellinger for the third home runs in a season in Dodgers history. Ohtani’s home run sparked a record-breaking inning for the Dodgers, the team hitting four home runs for the first time in franchise history.
It is close to making History
Ohtani continues to get closer to the record books. After hitting 47 home runs and stealing a base, he tied for the second most in a single season in MLB history, trailing Rickey Henderson’s record of 13 games in 1986.
Shohei Ohtani: A Player Like No Other
Ohtani’s prowess isn’t limited to home runs. His 46th home run was a spectacular 450 feet, marking his ninth homer of the season to reach that distance and 22nd of his career. His 100 RBIs this season are now tied with his 2021 record for most in a single campaign.
Setting New Records
In the fourth inning against the Diamondbacks, Ohtani stole his 44th base of the season and three innings later, he stole base 45 and 46. This is the first time in his career that he has stolen three bases in the same game. With 25 games remaining, Ohtani is on track to become the first player with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.
Shohei Ohtani: The Miracle That Continues
Ohtani sets the pace in August. He smashed a career-best home run the day after his 43rd homer, marking his 12th homer in August, tied for the third-most in a month of his career. After stealing his 43rd base in the second inning, Ohtani delivered homer No.
Trip to 50/50
On a night meant for him and his dog, Decoy, Ohtani rose to the occasion, smashing a long ball to Baltimore Orioles shortstop Corbin Burnes in the first inning. This marked Ohtani’s fourth home run of the season and first at Dodger Stadium. With a big hit against the Rays, Ohtani became the first Dodger in franchise history to join the 40/40 club – a testament to his incredible talent as he now sets his sights on an unprecedented 50/50 record.
