2 weeks Ago By Kareen Liez, Sports World News
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani etched his name in the history books, becoming the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Ohtani achieved the historic feat during the Dodgers' game against the Miami Marlins, where he launched two home runs and swiped two bases, securing his place in an exclusive club that only he belongs to. Before Ohtani's incredible accomplishment, only a few players in Major League Baseball had ever achieved the coveted 40-40 milestone-40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season.
Even more remarkable, no one had ever reached 45-45, making Ohtani's 50-50 season an unprecedented achievement in the sport's long history. "I'm equally ecstatic with both experiences I had," Ohtani told the MLB Network postgame through an interpreter. "The biggest thing for me was being able to finally achieve the dream of playing in a postseason game.
" When asked if he was swinging for the homerun, Ohtani's answer drewn laugher when he said, "I personally believe that for me the best way of hitting a homer is to just have quality at-bats, so I try not to aim to hit a homer," After having one of the greatest games in MLB history, @Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani joins #MLBTonight to discuss becoming the first-ever member of the 50/50 club. pic.twitter.
com/9ZtVTddJ80 Ohtani's historic game further solidifies his standing as baseball's most exciting player. In his first season with the Dodgers, he shattered records and redefined what is possible in the sport. Already hailed as the best player in the game, Ohtani's incredible performance this season cements his status as a global superstar.
Social Media Reacts to Shohei Ohtani's Historical Feat SHOHEI OHTANI IS THE FIRST PLAYER IN BASEBALL HISTORY TO GO 50/50!! GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME!! pic.twitter.com/mLrLW4EA72 Shohei Ohtani is now 5-for-5 with two home runs, two doubles, a single, seven runs batted in, three runs scored and two stolen bases.
He's the first member in MLB history to join the 50/50 club. He got a curtain call and standing ovation on the road in Miami. Greatest ever.
pic.twitter.com/nb2nM3EiMD In his first year with a new team .
.. In the same season his closest friend stole $16 million from him .
.. While rehabbing from reconstructive elbow surgery .
.. On a day in which he went 5 for 5 with two homers and two stolen bases .
.. Shohei Ohtani created the 50/50 Club.
Shohei Ohtani is the 1st player with at least 5 hits, multiple HR & multiple SB in a game since at least 1901 AND HE DID IT TO REACH 50-50!!! This article first appeared on Sports World News and was syndicated with permission..
