Shohei Ohtani Sets Dodgers Record by Reaching Base 17 Times in NLCS, Leads Team to World Series

Oct 21, 2024, 03:16 AM

Shohei Ohtani has set a new Dodgers franchise record by reaching base 17 times in the 2024 National League Championship Series (NLCS), surpassing the previous record held by Corey Seager, Manny Ramírez, and Jim Gilliam. Ohtani, who signed a historic 10-year, $700 million contract—the biggest in American team sports—with the Dodgers, had an impressive performance in his first MLB playoffs, hitting .364 with two home runs and six RBIs in the NLCS. His contribution was pivotal in leading the Dodgers to the World Series. In Game 6, Ohtani had two hits and scored two runs, further solidifying his impact on the team's success.