Shohei Ohtani Reaches 50-50 Club Becoming First Player to do so in MLB History!

Yeah, putting up 20 runs in a game is cool. But have you ever watched a guy smash 50 home runs and steal 50 bases on his opponents in a season? Well, if you watched the Dodgers, you got to experience all of the above. On Thursday evening the watch on the 700 million dollar man’s milestone ended; Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani reached the 50-50 Club; becoming the very first player to do so in MLB History.

Magic Johnson immediately went online to display his excitement and to congratulate Shohei. He states:

“On behalf of the Dodgers’ Ownership Group, I want to congratulate Shohei on being the 1st in MLB History to have a 50/50 season! Dodger Fans, we got a chance to be a part of MLB history!”

Additionally, PR expert and legend, Bruce Merrin, who established a top ten grossing PR firm in Los Angeles and Las Vegas (having worked with actor Michael Landon to Muhammad Ali to Elvis Presley); his comments on Shohei, also helped put feelings to paper. Regarding watching Ohtani’s creation of the 50/50 club he says,

“I am a lifelong Dodgers fan. I went to many games at Ebbetts Field, Brooklyn. I celebrated when the Dodgers won their first world series in 1955 at PS 117 in Queens. Jackie Robinson became my FIRST sports client. What Shohei Ohtani has achieved this year is simply MAGICAL.”

From a man that has done a lot. Seen a lot. We trust him when he says this piece of Dodgers history is iconic.

As TruMedia analytics confirms, Shohei Ohtani’s legendary performance in yesterday’s Dodgers 20-4 win; saw him finish with 6 hits, 3 HRs, 2 2Bs, 10 RBIs, and 2 SBs. This is the 13th time this season that Ohtani has homered and stolen a base in the same game. He is 1/4 players to have 6 hits & 10 RBIs in a game.

Ohtani 50/50: The Impact on Baseball History

Despite being one of the most dynamic generational talents in baseball; Shohei has never been in the postseason. However, thanks to his performance on Thursday, that narrative is about to change forever. Nonetheless, Ohtani when creating the 50/50 club did more than just solidify a playoff berth.

Our fave, statistical maven Sarah Langs provides in-depth intel on Ohtani’s 50/50 season impact in the MLB. Langs mentions,

“Before Thursday, no MLB player had even had multiple home runs and multiple stolen bases in a game since Mookie Betts on Aug. 23, 2020. He and Ohtani are the ONLY Dodgers to do this since at least 1901. Ohtani’s 51 home runs are the most in a 50-steal season in MLB history. The prior mark was 41, by Ronald Acuña Jr. last season. Similarly, his 51 stolen bases are the most in a 50-homer season. The prior record was 24, done by Willie Mays in 1955 and tied by Alex Rodriguez in 2007.

In the process, Ohtani became the Dodgers’ all-time single-season home run leader. His first homer tied Shawn Green at 49 (2001), and his next one gave him sole possession and then some. It was Ohtani’s fourth game this season with at least a home run and multiple stolen bases, tying Eric Davis in 1987 for the second most in a season since 1900, behind only Rickey Henderson’s five in 1986. It was also his 13th game with at least one of each, tying Henderson for the most in a season.

[This] was the first three-homer game in MLB history where the player also had multiple stolen bases. But wait, there’s more. Ohtani was also the first player since at least 1901 with at least five hits, multiple homers and multiple stolen bases —that one was true even before he hit his third home run. Ohtani knocked in 10 runs. It’s the 16th 10-RBI game since RBIs became official, and the first at the hands of a Dodger, as well as the first from the leadoff spot. The previous 15 players to do so combined for zero stolen bases in those games. Ohtani had two.

Ohtani, who entered the day having played 865 MLB games, the most among all players on an active roster or injured list to have never played in the postseason. Speaking of combinations, consider this, per STATS: Only one MLB player has had any games in a career with, individually, at least 10 RBIs, six hits, five extra-base hits, three home runs and two stolen bases – – that means putting up any of those discrete stats in a game, not necessarily all at once. Ohtani is the only player to do this since RBIs became an official stat in 1920, and he checked off every box.”

Shohei Ohtani Reaches 50-50 Club Becoming First Player to do so in MLB History!

Wow. Nonetheless, the epic beatdown of the Marlins, 20-4; also accomplished some other things for the Los Angeles organization. For instance, the Dodgers not only clinched themselves a playoff spot, but are now tied with the Phillies for best record in the National League. They are also three games up on the Brewers for a bye. And lastly, they gave themselves some much needed breathing room within their respective division; now being four-games up on the Padres in the NL West.

So then, did you miss history? Well, you will get another crack at it. Paul Pabst of The Dan Patrick Show reveals,

“I just heard from MLB Network.
They told me they will replay the Dodgers/ Shohei Ohtani’s game from last night at the Marlins. The game will re-air on MLB Network… SUNDAY morning… 10am est. Very cool.”

Yes, that is cool. This is just Shohei’s first season with the Dodgers. What are we going to witness him do next? Well, we can’t wait to see playoffs Ohtani at work for the first time. Should be fun for all.

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