Exactly one year ago today — September 19, 2024 — Shohei Ohtani did what no one had ever done: he hit his 50th home run and stole his 50th base, becoming the first player in MLB history to post a 50/50 season at the plate and on the basepaths.
That moment against the Marlins wasn’t just history — it was a glimpse of how Ohtani was changing the game forever. By the end of the year, his totals soared to 54 homers and 59 steals, a season that felt impossible until he made it real.
And now, one year later, he’s done it again — in a whole new way. This week, Ohtani became the first player ever to record 50 home runs and 50 pitching strikeouts in a single season. Another record. Another reminder that we’re watching a player unlike any the game has ever seen.
From 50/50 at the plate and on the bases, to 50/50 with the bat and on the mound — Ohtani is rewriting baseball history with every swing and every pitch.