Major League Baseball: Decoding career stats of Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani made history recently by becoming the first player to smash 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single MLB season. The Los Angeles Dodgers' star achieved this incredible feat on September 20 during a game against the Miami Marlins. All eyes are now on Ohtani to see if he can hit the unprecedented 60-60 mark. We decode his stats.
Dodgers crush Marlins in blowout victory
In a stunning performance against the Miami Marlins, Ohtani hit three home runs and drove 10 RBIs, finishing the game with four runs and six hits in six at-bats. For the Marlins, Jake Burger, Griffin Conine, and Nick Fortes each contributed a homer, but the game clearly belonged to the Dodgers, who won decisively with a score of 20-4.
Ohtani's stellar debut season with the Dodgers
As a designated hitter, Ohtani has been on fire this season, racking up 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases to date. According to MLB's official stats, he has scored 130 runs and collected 186 hits in 617 at-bats. However, in Dodgers' recent 2-4 loss against the San Diego Padres Ohtani managed just one run and one hit in three at-bats.
Ohtani's career pitching numbers
Ohtani became a household name in the MLB thanks to his all-round abilities to both bat and pitch. While an injury has kept him off the mound this season, his dual-threat capabilities remain legendary. Since 2018, (except the 2019 season), Ohtani has maintained a 3.01 ERA across 86 games including one shut-out inning, giving away 169 runs averaging .200.
Ohtani's record-breaking career
Ohtani made his MLB debut in 2018, playing 10 games for the Los Angeles Angels before joining the Dodgers in 2024. Over his career, Ohtani has hit a remarkable 224 home runs and scored 557 runs, with a total of 866 hits in 3,097 at-bats. He has also recorded 141 stolen bases and 560 RBIs, boasting a career batting average of .280.
