Now that baseball season is underway, Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani is making baseball history. Ohtani, one of the greatest players of all time, is smashing records—even his own! He made history on Sept. 19, 2024, swiping his 50th base and hitting his 50th home run of the season in one of his greatest hitting outings ever against the Miami Marlins.
Ohtani recorded his first career three-home run and 10-RBI game during that performance. Ohtani became the first player in Major League history to blast three home runs and steal two bases in a single game, leading the Dodgers to a 20–4 win at LoanDepot Park. This set a new team record by the 10 RBIs for the Dodgers.
Although Ohtani has long been an amazing player, his most recent accomplishment is becoming the first 50/50 player in Major League Baseball. He is rumored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and is the first baseball player ever recorded to surpass his own record.
With all the excitement surrounding this record, some people are hoping to get their hands on the game ball that set the record. The game ball is now going on auction with a starting bid of $500,000 but it is expected to sell for up to millions. Even though there is a debate about who actually owns the ball, many collector fans are excited about the auction and can’t wait to add this prize possession to their collection.
“I’m just happy, relieved, and very respectful to my peers and everybody that came before that played this sport of baseball,” Ohtani responded when questioned about his victory.
It is stated that Ohtani is creating new records, and it’s shocking to see how he responded after shattering his own record. He is regarded as a very modest individual, and many found it admirable how he handled his victory. He talked as though his victory was not as significant as it was, and many people were amazed by this.
Shohei Ohtani’s success is just beginning. Fans know that he will be able to accomplish many more things throughout his career and can’t wait to see what new records he breaks.
