On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani continued his remarkable season with a remarkable feat. The two-way star hit his 39th home run of the season, extending his home run streak to three at-bats against the Toronto Blue Jays.
This marks the first time in MLB history that a player has hit a home run in three consecutive at-bats. Ohtani is the first player to accomplish this feat since the Angels’ Mark Trumbo in 2012.
Ohtani’s 39 home runs this season are the most ever by a Japanese-born player in a single season. He is also the first player since Babe Ruth to have 20 home runs and 10 pitching wins in a single season.
The 24-year-old phenom has been a force for the Angels this season, leading them to a playoff berth for the first time since 2014. His 39 home runs are tied for the most in the American League, and he has also added 11 pitching wins and a 3.31 ERA.
Ohtani’s performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable, and he is well on his way to becoming one of the greatest two-way players in MLB history. His 39 home runs and 11 pitching wins are a testament to his incredible talent and dedication to the game.
The Angels have been fortunate to have such an incredible talent on their roster, and it is clear that Ohtani is only getting better with each passing game. His performance against the Blue Jays is yet another example of his greatness, and it will be exciting to see what he can do in the playoffs.
