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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History in Latest Milestone Moment

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Tyler Maher | Last updated May 16, 2025 1:45 PM ET

There's nobody like Shohei Ohtani.

Since debuting in 2018, the Japanese superstar has rewritten the record books numerous times, including last year when he became the first player in MLB history to top 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season.

Incredibly, the reigning NL MVP is having an even better season in his second year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, racing to a historic start.

After going 2-for-5 with two homers and six RBI in Thursday's 19-2 rout of the Athletics, Ohtani is batting .310/.409/.673 -- good for a 1.082 OPS and 203 OPS+ (both career-highs). He also leads MLB with 15 homers and 48 runs, propelling the Dodgers to the best record (29-15) in the majors.

Ohtani is having one of the best stretches in MLB history. According to OptaSTATS, he's the first MLB player with at least 15 homers, 10 steals, 45 runs, and 25 walks over a 42-game span, showcasing his elite power, speed, and plate discipline to start the year.

The @Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani has played 42 games this season. He already has:

15+ home runs
10+ stolen bases
45+ runs scored
25+ walks

No one else in MLB history has put up those numbers over any 42-game span at any point in a single season. pic.twitter.com/GTGZkZVfTV
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 16, 2025

In his eighth MLB season, the 30-year-old slugger is still finding ways to improve at the plate and achieve unprecedented things on the diamond.

With Ohtani off to such a fantastic start, another 50/50 season isn't out of the question if he stays healthy. Even if he falls short, he could become the first player with multiple 40/40 seasons.

Ohtani is also an early favorite to win another MVP award, his fourth overall and third straight. If he wins the 2025 NL MVP award, Ohtani will join Barry Bonds as the only player in MLB history with three consecutive MVP awards and at least four total.

Given the way Ohtani's playing this year, he seems well on his way to another monster season, and perhaps a second straight World Series title as well.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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