2 weeks Ago By Matthew Brown, Yardbarker
After becoming the fastest player to ever hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in a season, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani stands alone as the only person in MLB history to have a 50-50 season. Ohtani joined the 50-50 club (and subsequently the 51-51 club) in one of the best offensive games of his career. Against the Miami Marlins, Ohtani went 6-for-6 for the first time with three home runs, two doubles, 10 RBI and two stolen bases.
He was a triple shy of the cycle. First 3-HR, 2-SB game in MLB history (since 1901) First 10-RBI game in Dodgers history Good lord man After pulling his 49th home run earlier in the game, Ohtani showed off his opposite power for his record-breaking home run in the seventh inning. SHOHEI OHTANI HAS DONE IT 50 HOME RUNS | 50 STOLEN BASES HISTORY pic.
twitter.com/GRVJUCbpja As soon as the ball went off the bat, Ohtani knew he got it. He let out a lot of emotion rounding the bases, which is rare for the stoic Ohtani.
Even though the Dodgers were in Miami, Ohtani received a loud standing ovation. He also hit his 51st HR of the year for fun in the ninth inning. In his first year as a Los Angeles Dodger, Ohtani is having a career offensive year and is arguably having the best season by any designated hitter.
With his home run, not only did Ohtani join the 50-50 club, but he also broke the Dodgers franchise record for most home runs in a season set by Shawn Green in 2001. Shohei Ohtani sets a new Dodger franchise record for home runs in a single season with 50! pic.twitter.
com/TilWcc5vHy Ohtani is breaking personal records, franchise records and MLB records, all while rehabbing from major elbow surgery. With him set to return to the mound next season, there is a chance this could be the only 50-plus HR season of his career. There has never been a player like Ohtani and there likely never will be.
MLB is witnessing a generational player..
