Ohtani, New MLB History with '50 Home Runs and 50 Stolen Bases'

American professional baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) 'superstar' Shohei Otani (30, Los Angeles Dodgers) has finally achieved the remarkable milestone of '50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.'

(Miami AFP=Yonhap News) Superstar Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) started as the No. 1 designated hitter in the visiting game against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on the 19th (local time), achieving the historic 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases milestone. This is the first time in MLB history that a player has recorded a 50-50 season. 2024.09.20

On the 20th (Korean time), Otani started as the No. 1 designated hitter in the visiting game against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, USA, during the 2024 MLB season. By the top of the 7th inning, he delivered an outstanding performance with 5 hits in 5 at-bats, including 2 home runs and 2 stolen bases, driving in 7 runs, thereby setting the 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases record. Until the previous day, Otani had recorded 48 home runs and 49 stolen bases.

This is the first time in MLB history that a player has achieved the 50-50 season record.