Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani achieves historic milestone at the MLB All-Star break

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani emerged as a standout player in last week’s MLB All-Star Game. With an impressive performance throughout the regular season, he has not only gained the admiration of rivals and teammates but has also been making waves in the league, particularly with record-breaking achievements this season.

Competing closely with Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh for the regular season MVP title, Ohtani is unrelenting in his pursuit of history. He has already set a new MLB record, captivating both league insiders and fans alike with his extraordinary performance.

During the All-Star break on Tuesday, Opta Stats highlighted a remarkable achievement by Ohtani. With 27 multi-run games before the midseason classic, which features the league’s elite players, he became the first player in MLB history to reach this milestone.

Ohtani’s accomplishments demonstrate his readiness to tackle future challenges, extending beyond personal accolades to his team’s objectives. As the reigning champions entered the regular season with high expectations, they aim to defend their title, and Ohtani is proving to be a pivotal part of that mission.

Ohtani nearing historic MLB milestone set by Jimmie Foxx

The sensational Japanese star continues to astound with his extraordinary performances this season and throughout his career. Having achieved his 27th multi-homer game in the regular season, Ohtani is on the verge of matching a significant milestone set by MLB legend Jimmie Foxx.

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According to Opta Stats, Ohtani has accomplished multi-run games in 28.4% of his appearances this season (27 out of 95 games), approaching the legendary mark of Jimmie Foxx, who recorded multi-run games in 29.8% of contests during the 1939 season with 50 or more games played.

Ohtani dominates some National League statistics

Ohtani’s remarkable performances are making waves in the baseball world, with his impressive stats speaking volumes. Through the first 95 games of the season, Ohtani is leading several key statistical categories in the National League, significantly contributing to the Dodgers’ six-game lead in the NL West.

Currently, Dodgers star leads the NL in plate appearances (438), home runs (32), slugging percentage (.605), on-base plus slugging (OPS) (.988), and intentional walks (11). He’s also spearheading the league with 91 runs, a crucial factor steering the Dodgers toward another championship run.