Los Angeles is celebrating a major milestone achieved by their Dodgers player, Shohei Ohtani. The 30-year-old athlete became the first Major League Baseball player to join the 50-50 club in a single season. “I’m happy, relieved, and very respectful to the peers and everything who came before who played this sport of baseball,” he shared during a press conference after his team’s 20-4 victory against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, September 19.
Shohei entered the MLB in 2018 when he joined the Los Angeles Angels and left in 2023, shortly before joining the Dodgers. He has since become a well-known player in the baseball world, joining the ranks of past players with 50-50 achievements. HollywoodLife has gathered five facts about this star player.
Where Is Shohei From?
Shohei was born in Oshu, Iwate, Japan, on July 5, 1994.
Shohei Ohtani’s Stats
Throughout his seven-year MLB career, Shohei has accumulated impressive stats. He has hit a …