Shohei Ohtani etched his name in Major League Baseball history by becoming the first player to achieve a season of 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. This landmark feat was achieved during a game against former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mike Baumann.
Ohtani's journey toward this achievement intensified in the summer as he began to capitalize on his base-running abilities while recovering from Tommy John surgery. After recording two steals, Ohtani reached 51 stolen bases.
He then hit a historic home run, leaving him just one short of the milestone. Baumann, despite being the pitcher to concede the record-setting homer, deserves recognition for facing Ohtani and being part of this significant moment in baseball history.
