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Shohei Ohtani Hits Record 176th HR, Most by Japanese-born Player in MLB

Apr 21, 2024, 08:56 PM

Shohei Ohtani has set a new Major League Baseball record by hitting his 176th career home run, the most by a Japanese-born player in MLB history. Ohtani achieved this milestone with a two-run homer that traveled 423 feet and left his bat at a speed of 110 mph, securing a 2-0 lead for the Dodgers against the Mets. This historic home run, which landed deep into the right field Pavilion seats, surpassed the previous record held by Hideki Matsui.