Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a day for the history books on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, batting a remarkable 6-for-6 and becoming the first player in the majors to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.
Ohtani’s perfect batting performance began with an RBI single in the first inning and a two-RBI double in the 3rd. Ohtani only got better as the game progressed, hitting three home runs in his next three at-bats. The Japanese-born Dodger added two stolen bases in the game, pushing him into a club no MLB player has ever reached — 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.
Dodgers play-by-play broadcaster announcer Joe Davis was on the call when Ohtani crushed his second homer of the game, which set the MLB record.
“One-of-a-kind player! One-of-a-kind season! Shohei Ohtani starts the 50/50 club!” said Davis as Ohtani’s ball…
