Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Nears Historic 50/50 Season with 49 Home Runs, 51 Stolen Bases, and 4-4 Game

Sep 19, 2024, 08:52 PM

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is on the verge of making MLB history by becoming the first player to achieve a 50/50 season, with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. As of now, Ohtani has hit 49 home runs and stolen 51 bases. He recently hit his 49th home run, tying the Dodgers' franchise record for most home runs in a single season, previously set by Shawn Green in 2001. Ohtani also stole his 50th base of the season, making him the first player to achieve this milestone in his pursuit of the 50/50 club. In a recent game, Ohtani went 4-4 with 5 RBIs and 2 steals, contributing significantly to the Dodgers' 8-4 victory over the Miami Marlins.