Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) forced out at first base against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 1. Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani Joined Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in Amazing History During Month of May

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET

After winning the National League MVP Award in 2024, Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani is putting himself in position to win another version of the award this season. He's a three-time MVP winner already.

Though we've already played one game in June, Ohtani made elite baseball history in May, as shown by Justin Havens of Underdog Fantasy:

He was the third player ever with at least 15 home runs, 27 RBIs and 31 runs scored in a single May, joining Mickey Mantle (1956) and Babe Ruth (1928). Considering that Ruth is the most recognizable name in baseball history, and Mantle is a beloved Hall of Famer as well, that's elite company to be in.

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— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) June 1, 2025

The 30-year-old Ohtani has 22 homers in total with 37 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. He's hitting .293 with a .390 on-base percentage. He owns a sterling 1.045 OPS. An eight-year veteran of the Angels and Dodgers, Ohtani is a .282 lifetime hitter with 247 home runs.

He's a major reason why the Dodgers won the World Series last season and is also a big reason why the Dodgers are 36-23 and in first place in the National League West this season.

They'll take on the New York Mets in a National League Championship Series rematch on Monday night. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET as right-hander Dustin May ( LAD) pitches against right-hander Paul Blackburn (NYM).

May is 3-4 with a 4.20 ERA this season while Blackburn will be making his season debut. He was 5-4 with a 4.66 ERA a season ago (14 starts).

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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