Shohei Ohtani (Japanese: 大谷 翔平, Hepburn: Ōtani Shōhei, pronounced [oːtaɲi ɕoːheː]; born July 5, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter (DH) for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Led the A.L. with an 11.87 SO/9 innings rate...In addition, ranked among league leaders in strikeouts (219; 3rd), whiff% (33.0%; 4th), ERA (2.33; 4th), wins (15; T4th), WHIP (1.01; 5th) and opponent batting average (.203; 6th)...Fashioned a 2.33 ERA, which was the third best in franchise history (min. 162 IP), trailing only Dean Chance's 1.65 ...

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Shohei Ohtani’s historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers keeps hitting new heights. He became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, surpassing both milestones in Thursday night’s 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins.

Sep 20, 2024 · The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates after he hit his 50th home run on Thursday in Miami.

Oct 31, 2024 · Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700-million contract with the Dodgers after playing six seasons for the Angels, is expected to win his third MVP award in four years.

Sep 19, 2024 · Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani etched his name in Major League Baseball history on Thursday, becoming the inaugural member of the 50-50 club against the Miami Marlins.

Oct 21, 2024 · After not making the postseason over the course of his six seasons with the Angels, Ohtani finally experienced October baseball this season. Now, following the Dodgers’ 10-5 victory in NLCS Game 6 over the Mets on Sunday night, Ohtani will get a chance to participate in his first Fall Classic.

Sep 21, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is at it again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar hit his 52nd home run and stole his 52nd base on Friday night, breaking the major league record for going deep and stealing in the same game.

Dec 15, 2023 · The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their newest acquisition Shohei Ohtani to the media on Thursday after the 29-year-old signed a historic 10-year, $700 million deal with the team last week,