Not Shohei Ohtani: Dodgers key player matches a rare record held by MLB legend Jimmie Foxx

The Los Angeles Dodgers are experiencing a stellar phase this regular season. Commanding a six-game lead over the second-placed team in the National League West standings and riding a three-game winning streak, the Dodgers, featuring standout player Shohei Ohtani, are performing at an exceptional level. Remarkably, one of Ohtani’s teammates recently reached a rare milestone previously set by MLB legend Jimmie Foxx.

In a commanding 8-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, the Dodgers continued their march towards the MLB postseason. While Ohtani scored two runs in the game, it was the performances of two other teammates that garnered attention, as they both hit two home runs each for the Dodgers.

One of these standout players was Max Muncy. Now in his eighth year wearing the Dodgers’ jersey and boasting a ten-year MLB career, Muncy has just equaled a rare record first set by Foxx. Muncy achieved this milestone from May 31st onward, whereas Foxx accomplished it over the entire 1938 regular season.

According to Opta Data, Muncy has matched Foxx’s 1938 record with three games of six or more RBIs, three multi-home run games, two games with seven or more RBIs, two games with multiple three-run home runs, and two grand slams. Muncy’s current statistics are on the verge of surpassing his numbers from last year’s entire regular season, underscoring the extraordinary level of performance he is delivering this year.

Muncy’s standout season with the Dodgers

Muncy is delivering a strong campaign for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. His presence as a pivotal power hitter has been instrumental in the team’s offensive strategy.

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Here is his performance breakdown for the 2025 MLB regular season to date:

• Games (G): 76
• Plate Appearances (PA): 296
• Batting Average (AVG): .250
• On-Base Percentage (OBP): .375
• Slugging Percentage (SLG): .454
• Home Runs (HR): 12
• Runs Batted In (RBI): 51
• Runs (R): 35
• Doubles (2B): 9
• Triples (3B): 2
• Stolen Bases (SB): 4

Ohtani’s dominance in the National League

Ohtani continues to be a formidable force in the National League, showcasing an MVP-caliber performance for the Dodgers. Ohtani is leading several critical offensive categories, affirming his standout status as a hitter.

Here are the categories where Ohtani is making his mark this season:

• Home Runs (HR): 27
• Slugging Percentage (SLG): .626
• OPS: 1.018
• TB: 196
• PA: 369
• IBB: 10
• Runs: 79 (leads the whole league)