Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani continued his incredible season with a historic performance on Wednesday night. Ohtani hit his 47th home run and stole his 48th base in the Dodgers’ victory over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. With just 16 games remaining, Ohtani is on the verge of achieving a rare 50-50 season.
Here is the video of Ohtani’s home run from the game:
Teammate Will Smith commented on Ohtani’s performance, stating, “We all definitely know what’s going on. It’s fun to watch. It’s fun to get a chance to see it every night. I think he’ll do it. I’m just trying to enjoy it as he tries to get there, but more importantly, he’s trying to help us win ballgames.”
Ohtani’s 48 stolen bases this season are a career high, surpassing his previous best of 26 steals in a season. Additionally, his home run on Wednesday set a new career high, exceeding the 46 he hit during his MVP season in 2021. Ohtani has now hit at least 44 home runs in three of the last four years.
Wednesday marked the 12th time this season that Ohtani hit a home run and stole a base in the same game, leading the league in this category. He currently shares the record for such games in a season with legends like Rickey Henderson and Bobby Bonds.
Ohtani joined the exclusive 40-40 club earlier this season with a walk-off grand slam, achieving the milestone in record time. He leads the National League in multiple offensive categories, showcasing his versatility and dominance on the field.
With his batting line now at .292/.375/.617, Ohtani’s impact on the Dodgers has been immense, solidifying his place as one of the premier players in the league.
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