Shohei Ohtani made history on Thursday when he became the first player in Major League Baseball to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.
Ohtani stole his 50th base in the first inning and then hit his 49th home run in the sixth to set up the moment. The Los Angeles Dodgers star reached the milestone after hitting a seventh-inning home run against the Miami Marlins, making a name for himself in the history books.
In addition to three home runs and two stolen bases in a 20-4 victory, Ohtani’s memorable game also included a 6-for-6 performance and 10 RBIs. The 10 RBIs are the most by a Dodger player in a game since RBIs were officially introduced in 1920, according to ESPN Research. His 51 home runs also set a Dodger record for most in a single season.
Ohtani received congratulations from various figures across the sports landscape. Here’s a look at the best reactions to Ohtani’s 50/50 season.
In the name of the @Dodgers “Ownership group, I want to congratulate Shohei on becoming the first in MLB history to have a 50/50 season! 🎉
Dodger fans, we have a chance to become part of MLB history! 🤩 https://t.co/cSVBqXAdaV
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) 19 September 2024
Insane!!! https://t.co/zCwyNHo9T7
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) 19 September 2024
Yes, Ohtani is the GOAT
– Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) 19 September 2024
THIS GUY IS UNREAL!!!! WOWZERS 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 https://t.co/2IyMP8xf7A
— LeBron James (@KingJames) 20 September 2024
A special message from Shawn Green. pic.twitter.com/1NcdZcm5zg
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) 20 September 2024
Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani as the first member of the 50/50 club 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/VvgCVKDk3H
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) 19 September 2024
In 1988 I founded the 40/40 Club
35 years later, Shohei Ohtani founded the 50/50 Club
Congratulations to him
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) 19 September 2024
Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani from @Dodgers on the way to making MLB history!
50 home runs
50 stolen bases
1 season https://t.co/ezup7s2Eot— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) 19 September 2024
