Shohei Ohtani hits 300th career home run
Shohei Ohtani recorded his 300th MLB home run during a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies, marking a major career milestone.
Shohei Ohtani led off for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and hit his 300th career home run, a 93.3-mph sinker from Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen that landed in center field. The home run came in the seventh inning of a 4-3 defeat to Colorado.
The milestone makes Ohtani one of a small group of players to reach 300 homers in Major League Baseball. It adds to a résumé that includes four MVP awards and a reputation as a two-way player who both pitches and hits at a high level.
Ohtani, who turned 32 on Sunday, entered the major leagues in 2018 after moving from Japan. Early assessments of his hitting ability were mixed, but he quickly adjusted, hitting his first three MLB home runs within his first four games.
The 300th homer underscores Ohtani's durability and consistency over nine seasons, reinforcing his standing among the sport's most accomplished players.