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Sep 25, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) triples against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 25, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) triples against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Shohei Ohtani and baseball are a match made in heaven. A dynamic force from the mound and a solid hitter from the plate, Ohtani is one of the best two-way players in MLB history. For his remarkable gameplay in the ballpark, baseball fans often compare him with the legendary Babe Ruth.
A dual-threat for the opponents, Ohtani can single-handedly dominate the opposition and win the game. Over the past couple of years, there has not been a better MLB player than him. The reigning American League MVP already has multiple records in his name. But, in a recent game against the Oakland Athletics, Ohtani leveled Babe Ruth as a two-way player.
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It is no secret that the Angels’ star is a natural hitter of the game. Ever since his debut in Major League Baseball, Ohtani has hit multiple home runs. And from the mound, Ohtani also has numerous strikeouts in his name. Recently, the Japanese slugger smashed his 100th home run in MLB.
Shohei Ohtani equals Babe Ruth’s two-way feat
After a sensational season in 2021, baseball pundits called him a one-season wonder. But Ohtani is in a league of his own. No one is even close to him. After belting his 100th home run on Saturday, Ohtani became the only second player after Babe Ruth to have 100 home runs as well as 250-plus strikeouts.
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Sep 25, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) sprints to first base on his way to a triple against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Not only this, but the Angels star also became only the third Japanese player to hit 100 home runs in MLB. He joined Hideki Matsui (175) and Ichiro Suzuki (117). The reigning AL MVP already has seven home runs in the current season.
Shohei Ohtani is the 2nd player in MLB history with at least 100 HR as a batter and 250 K as a pitcher, joining Babe Ruth.
Ohtani joins Hideki Matsui and Ichiro Suzuki as the only players born in Japan to reach 100 MLB home runs. pic.twitter.com/dlfU8B3a90
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 15, 2022
Shohei Ohtani cerebrating No.100th hr in MLB
大谷くん100号でカウボーイハット💗#大谷翔平 pic.twitter.com/Bxdn3XZAK3— 🙂®️ O O 🦘 (@r_0_0_I7x3sho2) May 15, 2022
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The Angels claim the top spot from the Houston Astros
Just a couple of days ago, the Astros dethroned the Angels from the top spot of the AL West. With 23 wins out of 36 games, the Angels have a close competitor in the AL West. Because the Astros have also won 22 games, just one less than the Angels.
Read more: “Our Version of Babe Ruth”- MLB Legend Compares Shohei Ohtani to Biggest Name in MLB History
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Although there are still over 100 games yet to be played, only time will tell which team will win the AL West division.
