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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
Every time fans think Shohei Ohtani couldn’t possibly impress them more, the Japanese two-way phenom proves them wrong. Each game he plays in, whether pitching or hitting, gives the Los Angeles Angels a chance to get into history books. Now, only if Ohtani and his superstar teammate Mike Trout could translate their personal success into wins for the team.
Most recently, the two-way phenom impressed the MLB sphere with his brilliance from the plate. However, even that was not enough for the Phil Nevin-led team to register a win against the in-form Texas Rangers.
AL home run leader Shohei Ohtani breaks Statcast records
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During the third game of their four-game series in Arlington, Shohei Ohtani once again proved his prowess behind a bat. He is often compared to baseball legend Babe Ruth, but many think the Japanese player has long surpassed him. Currently leading the American League home run chart, Ohtani hit his 21st homer against the Rangers in the ninth. But The Unicorn hitting long balls is nothing new. What was truly amazing about this particular hit was the stats.
116.1 MPH
453 feetShohei Ohtani is the first player in the statcast era to hit a 450+ foot home run at over 116 MPH to the opposite field.
pic.twitter.com/9tbzAvHTua— MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) June 15, 2023
Leaving the bat at 116.1 MPH, Ohtani launched the ball at 453 feet to the left-center field. He is the first player to hit a 450+ foot home run at this exit velocity by a left-handed hitter in the Statcast era. His two home runs the day before against Texas were already impressive, but Ohtani keeps leaving everyone in awe.
Shohei Ohtani leads the AL (among qualified players) in OPS (.987), Extra Base Hits (37), Home Runs (21).
Ohtani leads all of MLB in Total Bases (161) and he's the only player in baseball with 20 HR (or more) & double digit stolen bases (10).
He also leads MLB in bWAR & fWAR. pic.twitter.com/JYupAawst4
— AngelsWin.com (@AngelsWin) June 15, 2023
What’s truly fascinating about the Japanese player is how he seems to rack up stats like they’re nothing. While of course, he goes through slumps too, Ohtani currently leads MLB in bWAR & fWAR, as well as Total Bases (161) and stolen bases (10). In addition to leading the AL in home runs, he also leads the division in OPS (.987) and Extra Base Hits (37).
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Once again a contender for the MVP award this season, fans believe he has done more than enough to clinch the award. Unfortunately, this amazing performance still led to a loss for the Angels, who had won the first two games against Texas.
Ohtani’s performance leaves baseball fans flat
The fact of the matter is that Sho-time doesn’t just excel at pitching but at hitting too. His offensive prowess behind both sides of the ball is a rarity in baseball and fans know they’re witnessing history being made.
The best player of all time
— Euan Pepper (@EuanPepper) June 15, 2023
The Unicorn persists
— Matt (@sharpless89) June 15, 2023
It was a stunning home run of Ohtani that will surely lead to tomorrow's pitch. It seems that the opponent pitcher is amazing tomorrow, but I want Ohtani to hit a home run.
— hitoshi matuoka (@consama4) June 15, 2023
Some feel Ohtani is better than the Yankees captain Aaron Judge, the other main contender for MVP this season.
And Yankee fans think Judge is the better player 😭😭😭
— Parody Britt (@VonnParody) June 15, 2023
and people think aaron judge is better LMAOO
— Fire Buck Showalter (@BraydenK32__) June 15, 2023
Some mocked the fact that the Angels still didn’t win.
Did they win?
— Antwon (@KingAntwonTX) June 15, 2023
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Angels still losing
— 9T9 Problems (@bmcavoy) June 15, 2023
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Now, only time will tell where Ohtani heads next. In the meanwhile, the Sho continues!
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