Shohei Ohtani

2024 - 9 - 18

Ohtani's Daring Dash Towards the 50/50 Club: Can He Do It?

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Shohei Ohtani's quest for the historic 50/50 club is heating up! Find out why he’s just two home runs and two steals away from making history!

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers phenomenon, is in the spotlight again, and this time, he’s bustling toward major league history! During Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins, Ohtani hit his 48th home run of the season, a towering two-run blast that left fans in awe. But that's not even the best part! He’s also stolen 48 bases, putting him dangerously close to becoming the first player in MLB history to join the illustrious 50/50 club. Can you imagine a world where Ohtani becomes the first to achieve this iconic feat? If he keeps this up, he might just redefine what it means to be a dual-threat player!

In addition to his sensational skills, Ohtani’s focus has shifted to hitting with runners in scoring position, showing his commitment to not only personal achievements but also leading his team to victory. His recent performance exemplified this as he tried to rally the Dodgers in a thrilling contest that ended in an 11-9 loss. Nevertheless, Ohtani’s resolve is unwavering, and with just two homers and two steals left to achieve that monumental 50/50 mark, fans everywhere are left at the edge of their seats, holding their breaths with every swing of the bat!

Meanwhile, Ohtani's baseball journey has been nothing short of inspirational for many young athletes around the world. From striking out Mike Trout at the World Baseball Classic to now smashing records in his current season, his path is a testament to hard work and unparalleled talent. Let's not forget that he isn’t merely a one-trick pony; he’s also made waves in MLB history as the all-time home run leader among Asian players, cementing his name in the annals of the sport.

As we dive deeper into why all this matters, it’s important to realize that achieving 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases isn’t just a flashy stat – it showcases a player’s versatility and sheer athleticism. It represents an old-school mentality of making every part of the game sing. Not only is Ohtani compelling to watch for his home runs, but it’s the exhilarating base-stealing antics that keep fans coming back for more. We can only imagine the kind of legacy he’s building, and with the playoffs right around the corner, Ohtani’s 50/50 ambitions may catalyze an unforgettable season for the Dodgers!

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Ohtani powers to 48-48 with 2nd-deck HR, 1 shy of Dodgers' season ... (MLB.com)

MIAMI -- The last time Shohei Ohtani played at loanDepot park, he was striking out Mike Trout and leading Team Japan to a World Baseball Classic title.

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Dodgers links: Shohei Ohtani, Bobby Miller's future, Tony Gonsolin (True Blue LA)

With just two home runs and stolen bases shy of joining the 50/50 club, Shohei Ohtani is prioritizing his ability to hit with runners in scoring position.

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Shohei Ohtani tracker: Dodgers star reaches 48 HRs, 48 SBs in ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Dodgers star is also one homer short of the team's single-season record.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani inches closer to historic 50 ... (KRDO)

The two-time AL MVP got a two-run blast off Miami Marlins starter Darren McCaughan in the third inning during the two teams' series opener, which ended in a 11- ...

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Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei ... (Times-West Virginian)

Jesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday ...

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Former MLB stars in awe as Ohtani closes in on 50/50 milestone ... (The New York Times)

The Dodgers superstar is two home runs and two steals away from becoming MLB's first member of the 50/50 club.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues 50-50 chase vs. Marlins (Herald Review)

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is now two homers and two steals away from becoming the first player in major league history with at least 50 in each ...

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani inches closer to historic 50 ... (CNN)

Two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani got a two-run blast off Miami Marlins starter Darren McCaughan on Tuesday night to move to 48 homers and 48 steals on the ...

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Shohei Ohtani becomes all-time home run leader among Asian ... (Northwest Asian Weekly)

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels star slugged his 48th home run of the season on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, bringing his career total to ...

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Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 Chase an Attendance Boon for Lowly Marlins (Sportico.com)

Shohei Ohtani's run towards 50 homers and 50 stolen bases may bring more fans to the Miami Marlins' ballpark than has been the norm all season.

Famous firsts in MLB history: Babe Ruth to Shohei Ohtani (KFSN-TV)

Shohei Ohtani is close to making MLB history as the first member of the 50/50 club. Check out other historic firsts in baseball.

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Ohtani powers to 48-48 with 2nd-deck HR, 1 shy of Dodgers' season ... (MLB.com)

MIAMI -- The last time Shohei Ohtani played at loanDepot park, he was striking out Mike Trout and leading Team Japan to a World Baseball Classic title.

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Who are MLB's 50-50 club members? How Shohei Ohtani can make ... (Sporting News)

Alex Rodriguez stole 46 bases in 1998 but still finished eight home runs shy of 50 with 42. Alfonso Soriano hit 46 home runs in 2006, but his 41 stolen bases ...

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues 50-50 chase vs Marlins (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

JIM RASSOL-IMAGN IMAGES. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at ...

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Ohtani sprints toward 50-50 history with 49th stolen base (MLB.com)

MIAMI -- Shohei Ohtani didn't waste any time to be on the run on Wednesday, stealing his 49th base of the season in the first inning against the Marlins at ...

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Oddsmakers expect Shohei Ohtani to become first 50-50 club member (New York Post)

With a couple of weeks to go in the 2024 season, Ohtani is -350 at FanDuel Sportsbook to reach 50 home runs and 50 steals, something no player has done in a ...

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Shohei Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers win over Marlins (Sportsnet.ca)

Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los ...

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Dodgers hold off Marlins with Shohei Ohtani reaching 49 stolen bases (The Pasadena Star-News)

Landon Knack pitches five scoreless innings coming off his rough start in Atlanta last week, and the Dodgers score five times in the fourth inning on their ...

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Dodgers hold off Marlins with Shohei Ohtani reaching 49 stolen bases (The Whittier Daily News)

Landon Knack pitches five scoreless innings coming off his rough start in Atlanta last week, and the Dodgers score five times in the fourth inning on their ...

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Shohei Ohtani 50-50 update: LA Dodgers star nabs 49th steal in win ... (CNN)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base of the season on Wednesday night to move to within one steal and two home runs of an ...

Shohei Ohtani 50-50 update: LA Dodgers star nabs 49th steal in win ... (KTVZ)

(CNN) — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base of the season on Wednesday night to move to within one steal and two home runs of an ...

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Dodgers news: MLB players on Shohei Ohtani; new Ontario Low-A ... (True Blue LA)

Shohei Ohtani is closing in on 50-50 and talked about the pressure, or lack thereof in doing so. Other major league players are wowed by his season.

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How Shohei Ohtani stacks up against MLB's stolen base records (NBC Southern California)

Shohei Ohtani is displaying an unprecedented combination of hitting and baserunning, but he is still nowhere close to the MLB stolen base record.

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Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani is Closing in on monumental milestone (Star Local Media)

As of September 18, Ohtani boasts 48 home runs and 49 stolen bases, with only ten regular-season games left on the schedule. His incredible combination of power ...

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