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Shohei Ohtani Hits 176th HR, Sets Record for Japanese-Born Players with Dodgers

Apr 21, 2024, 09:04 PM

Shohei Ohtani, playing for the Dodgers, has set a new Major League Baseball record by hitting his 176th career home run, the most by a Japanese-born player. Ohtani's historic home run, a two-run shot against the Mets in the bottom of the third, surpassed Hideki Matsui's previous record. The home run, which was hit deep into the right field pavilion seats, left Ohtani's bat at 110 mph and traveled 423 feet. This achievement not only highlights Ohtani's prowess as a hitter but also underscores his dual role as an elite pitcher, further solidifying his status as a baseball legend.