First at-bat double → 50th stolen base...Ohtani has two home runs left until ML's first 50-50 milestone
First at-bat double → 50th stolen base...Ohtani has two home runs left until ML's first 50-50 milestone
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LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani succeeded in stealing his 50th base of the season. He is on the verge of setting the first major league record.안전놀이터
Ohtani made his 50th steal of the season in an away game against the Miami Marlins in the 2024 Major League Baseball at Rondipo Park in Miami, Florida on the 20th (Korea Standard Time).
Ohtani, who started as the first designated hitter on the day, hit a changeup of 94.8 miles per hour on the fifth pitch by Miami starter Edward Cabrera at his first at-bat in the first inning, hitting a double that separated the right-center field. Freddie Freeman, the second batter, drew a walk.
Ohtani and Freeman made double steals with runners on the first and second bases with no outs. With runners on the second and third bases with no outs, Ohtani has two homers left until his first major league record of 50 homers and 50 steals.
Ohtani had a hit to left in his first at-bat in the first inning of the previous day (19th). He later stole at the batter's box of Mookie Betts. He then went all the way to the third base due to the opponent's catcher's throwing error. He stole 49th base in six games since the game against the Shikako Cubs on the 12th.
He stole base for two consecutive days. He became the only player who stole base in a single season, surpassing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to rank second. Roberts came in third with 49 Ichiro Suzuki (56 in 2001).
His latest home run was against Miami on the 18th. With his team trailing 0-4, Ohtani hit Miami starter Darren McCohan's 82.2 mph sweep at the top of the third inning and hit a two-run home run over the right fence. It was his 48th home run in five games since the game against the Chicago Cubs on the 12th.
The Dodgers still has one homerun to go up to 49 (Shaun Green) in a single season. Ohtani also broke the record of 218 homers that Choo Shin-soo, the SSG Landers, accumulated during his 16 seasons in the Major League. Ohtani, who had 171 homers during his six big league seasons while playing for the Los Angeles Angels until last year, has 48 homers this year, recording a total of 219 homers. Ohtani has become the hero of the most homers among Asian players.
Earlier, Roberts said, "It's an amazing season. It's really impressive." He was surprised by Ohtani's talent with batting and stealing skills.