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ESPN employeesSep 29, 2024, 06:19 PM ET
Shohei Ohtani has completed it.
Lower than a month after becoming a member of the 40/40 membership, the Los Angeles Dodgers star turned the primary participant in main league historical past to have a 50/50 season after a three-home run outing in opposition to the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19.
— MLB (@MLB) September 19, 2024
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 19, 2024
However he isn’t completed. Ohtani’s place in MLB historical past could be safe, however he’s persevering with so as to add to his mammoth marketing campaign because the common season involves a detailed.
Here is a glance again at Ohtani’s journey to turning into the primary participant with 50 house runs and 50 stolen bases, and his continued quest so as to add much more to his remaining rely.
Stolen base No. 59
Ohtani’s quest for 60 stolen bases got here up simply brief. However, he concluded the common season by efficiently stealing a base in 36 consecutive makes an attempt.
— MLB (@MLB) September 29, 2024
Stolen base No. 58
With only one and a half video games left within the 2024 common season, Ohtani is making a bid for 60 stolen bases. This one may need been his best of the whole yr.
58 stolen bases for Shohei! pic.twitter.com/6zpvKZ9DFb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 29, 2024
House run No. 54
Although his stolen base numbers have risen above his house run rely, Ohtani hasn’t misplaced his energy. Blast No. 54 on the yr for Ohtani gave Los Angeles a seven-run lead and reached the higher deck of Dodger Stadium.
SHOHEI TO THE UPPER DECK. 😳 pic.twitter.com/7dfQ8EQ0xF
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 28, 2024
Stolen base No. 57
After tying Ichiro Suzuki’s mark earlier within the week, it did not take a lot time for Ohtani to once more stand alone. Stolen base No. 57 got here within the second inning of the Dodgers’ recreation at Colorado, as Ohtani established a report for many stolen bases in a season by a Japanese-born participant.
Shohei with stolen base No. 57! pic.twitter.com/PCJD7rleHX
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 28, 2024
Stolen base No. 56
No. 56 within the stolen base division put Ohtani in elite firm as he reached one other milestone. Suzuki had beforehand held the report for many steals in a season by a Japanese-born participant — he now shares the report with Ohtani.
56 stolen bases for Shohei!
He ties Ichiro for many stolen bases in a season by a Japanese-born participant. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/7FQpAGc2oK
— MLB (@MLB) September 26, 2024
House run No. 53
Who else might or not it’s to tie issues up within the backside of the ninth for the Dodgers? House run No. 53 for Ohtani got here precisely when Los Angeles wanted it, along with his late blast drawing the sport stage with the workforce all the way down to its remaining three outs. One batter later, Mookie Betts went back-to-back with Ohtani, securing a walk-off victory.
— MLB (@MLB) September 22, 2024
Stolen base No. 55
His second of the day, Ohtani’s seventh inning swipe Sunday proved to be a vital one. He beat the tag to maneuver into scoring place — and one batter later Freddie Freeman knocked a single into proper discipline to carry him house. The run introduced the rallying Dodgers inside one run of tying a vital recreation within the Nationwide League pennant race.
52/55 for Shohei! pic.twitter.com/mlGxkK7H3u
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 22, 2024
Stolen base No. 54
Ohtani stored issues rolling in opposition to the Rockies on Sunday, hustling over to second to provide Los Angeles a pair of runners in scoring place with one out within the third inning.
That is 54 stolen bases for Shohei! pic.twitter.com/XERK3QoQPF
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 22, 2024
Stolen base No. 53
Having already blown previous the 50/50 milestone, the query is now merely what numbers Ohtani will finish the season with. He swiped base No. 53 within the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ Saturday defeat in opposition to the Colorado Rockies.
Stolen base No. 53 for Shohei Ohtani! pic.twitter.com/Esfsviwcvz
— MLB (@MLB) September 22, 2024
Stolen base No. 52
Earlier than Friday night time ended, Ohtani evened up his house run and stolen base totals as soon as extra. He’d make it house later within the seventh inning to assist the Dodgers safe a 6-3 lead.
Good day, 52/52! pic.twitter.com/9i2JSZJOda
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 21, 2024
House run No. 52
Ohtani already made historical past, however the Dodgers nonetheless have video games left to play. And with Los Angeles nonetheless neck and neck with the Philadelphia Phillies for the highest seed within the Nationwide League playoffs, and the San Diego Padres persevering with to maintain the strain on within the NL West, Ohtani continues to reply the bell.
No. 52 on the season was a no-doubt blast to straightaway heart discipline, giving the Dodgers a one run lead in opposition to the Colorado Rockies.
Shohei Ohtani, you might be ridiculous! pic.twitter.com/B1LsHjbWly
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 21, 2024
House run No. 51
All informed, Ohtani’s historic effort was probably the most spectacular single-game offensive outings by a participant in MLB historical past. His remaining statline for the night time included six hits, three house runs, 10 RBIs and two stolen bases. He capped off a 20-4 victory the one approach he might: launching a ninth-inning, three-run blast into the Miami night time.
— MLB (@MLB) September 19, 2024
House run No. 50
Ohtani’s history-making second appeared inevitable.
After two steals, 5 RBIs and one house run already, Ohtani hit house run No. 50 in opposition to the Marlins within the seventh inning.
THERE IS ONLY ONE SHOHEI OHTANI. pic.twitter.com/rKgJtW8h2l
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 19, 2024
Stolen base No. 51
Earlier than Ohtani might be part of the 50/50 membership formally, he had one other base to steal.
Stolen base No. 51 was about as informal because it could possibly be, with Ohtani trotting into second with two outs within the second inning.
— MLB (@MLB) September 19, 2024
House run No. 49
It is simply one other day on the workplace for Ohtani. With three hits and two stolen bases (he swiped No. 51 within the second inning) below his belt, Ohtani hit house run No. 49 in opposition to the Marlins through the sixth inning.
His 49 house runs ties Shawn Inexperienced for probably the most in a season in Dodgers historical past and extends his single-season profession excessive.
SHOHEI OHTANI LEAVES THE YARD 🚀
49TH HOME RUN 🤯
ONE HOME RUN AWAY FROM HISTORY 😮 pic.twitter.com/HYYA1XisR8— MLB (@MLB) September 19, 2024
Stolen base No. 50
One half of Ohtani’s historic milestone is formally full. He stole his fiftieth base within the first inning in opposition to the Marlins on Thursday afternoon. His 48 house runs are probably the most by any participant with 50 stolen bases in a season in MLB historical past.
The stolen base that gave Shohei Ohtani his fiftieth of the season!
He has been profitable on his final 27 stolen base makes an attempt 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rsSHCsG27L
— MLB (@MLB) September 19, 2024
Stolen base No. 49
Ohtani continues to inch towards historical past. He is now one stolen base away from 50 on the season after stealing one within the first inning in opposition to the Marlins.
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2024
House run No. 48
Lower than per week since his final house run, Ohtani struck No. 48 in opposition to the Miami Marlins. Ohtani’s forty eighth house run ties him with Adrián Beltré for the second most in a season in franchise historical past. He’s two shy from breaking the single-season Dodgers report.
48/48 FOR SHOHEI OHTANI! pic.twitter.com/9QIF4jVwnt
— MLB (@MLB) September 17, 2024
House run No. 47, Stolen base No. 48
In Ohtani’s first season with the Dodgers, it hasn’t taken him lengthy to affix the franchise’s report books.
Along with his forty seventh house run of the season, Ohtani ties Cody Bellinger (2019) for the third-most house runs in a season in Dodgers historical past.
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2024
Ohtani’s house run was the primary of 4 by the Dodgers within the opening inning, marking the primary time in franchise historical past they achieved this feat. That is the thirteenth time in MLB historical past {that a} workforce has hit 4 house runs within the first inning, with the final incidence being by the Cardinals in opposition to the Phillies in 2022.
BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK. pic.twitter.com/PtXnEJ9QjF
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 12, 2024
Within the following inning, Ohtani moved even nearer to historical past by stealing a base. He has recorded a house run and a stolen base in 12 video games this season, tied for the second most in a single season in MLB historical past, trailing solely Rickey Henderson’s 13 video games in 1986.
Shohei Ohtani is 2 SB from a 50-SB season 🤯 pic.twitter.com/PNm43ikrtt
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2024
Stolen base No. 47
After per week with out a stolen base, Ohtani bought one on the board Monday night time. He stole his forty seventh base within the backside of the third inning.
— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2024
House run No. 46
Ohtani is approaching the 50-home run mark, and his forty sixth got here in fashion. The house run reached 450 ft, marking Ohtani’s ninth homer this season to go that distance and the twenty second 450-foot house run of his profession. Ohtani’s forty sixth homer additionally ties probably the most of his profession.
— MLB (@MLB) September 8, 2024
House run No. 45
Ohtani reached the century mark for RBIs in 2024 in fashion.
His sixth-inning solo shot bought the Dodgers on the scoreboard as they battle the Cleveland Guardians. Ohtani’s 100 RBIs this season at the moment are tied with 2021 for his private finest in a single marketing campaign.
— MLB (@MLB) September 7, 2024
Stolen bases Nos. 44, 45 and 46
Totally different month, similar Shohei.
The Dodgers star stole his forty fourth base of the season within the fourth inning in opposition to the Diamondbacks. Three innings later he stole Nos. 45 and 46, marking the second time in his profession he has stolen three bases in the identical recreation. Ohtani has 25 video games remaining to turn into the primary participant with 50 house runs and 50 stolen bases.
Shohei Ohtani: 44 steals, 44 house runs 🤯 pic.twitter.com/nbEQSMBnL8
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2024
Stolen bases No. 45 AND 46 for Shohei Ohtani!
He is simply 4 SB and 6 HR from the primary 50/50 season in MLB historical past. pic.twitter.com/VVERY2ZsFo
— MLB (@MLB) September 2, 2024
House run No. 44
Ohtani discovered his groove in August.
The Dodgers star smashed a leadoff house run Saturday, a day after his forty third homer. It marked his twelfth homer in August, tied for third most in a month in his profession, in line with ESPN Stats & Info.
— MLB (@MLB) September 1, 2024
House run No. 43 and stolen base No. 43
After stealing his forty third base within the second inning, Ohtani launched homer No. 43 within the eighth to provide the Dodgers a 10-5 lead.
ONE OF ONE.
SHOHEI OHTANI IS THE FIRST PLAYER EVER WITH 43 HOME RUNS AND 43 STOLEN BASES IN THE SAME SEASON. pic.twitter.com/zYYUexdPcu
— MLB (@MLB) August 31, 2024
A pitch within the dust from Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen led to a straightforward stolen base for Ohtani, his forty third being the second most in Main League Baseball behind Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz.
Shohei Ohtani is one steal nearer to 50 👀 pic.twitter.com/mfQqZNaGMj
— MLB (@MLB) August 31, 2024
House run No. 42 and stolen bases Nos. 41 and 42
On the bobblehead night dedicated to him and his dog, Decoy, Ohtani met the second, smashing a protracted ball off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes within the first inning. The 391-foot homer got here on the fifth pitch of the sport. It marked Ohtani’s fourth leadoff house run this season and first at Dodger Stadium, in line with ESPN Stats & Info.
THERE GOES DECOY’S DAD. pic.twitter.com/uNNgHI30sP
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 29, 2024
He additionally stole two bases, giving him 10 video games this season with a house run and a stolen base. No different participant this season has greater than six.
One other stolen base for Shohei Ohtani ☑️ pic.twitter.com/4Aoc4AmrHT
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) August 29, 2024
House run No. 41
On a 2-1 rely, Ohtani crushed a 92 mph pitch from Taj Bradley to proper discipline to carry Miguel Rojas house and provides the Dodgers a 6-5 lead over Tampa Bay.
Cannot cease the Sho! pic.twitter.com/FfL5C2vLZ5
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 25, 2024
House run No. 40
With the sport on the road, there’s arguably nobody higher to have at bat than Ohtani. With the bases loaded and two strikes in opposition to the 30-year-old within the backside of the ninth, Ohtani hit a walk-off grand slam to beat the Rays 7-3.
SHOHEI OHTANI WITH A WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM TO BECOME THE FIRST DODGER IN FRANCHISE HISTORY TO JOIN THE 40/40 CLUB. pic.twitter.com/VvRxCYbaS1
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 24, 2024
