MLB sensation Shohei Ohtani chalked up his 25th home run of the season as he became the fastest Los Angeles Angels to the milestone.
Stats PerformUpdate: Jun 28th, 2021 07:10 EDT
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Shohei Ohtani’s superb MLB season continued as he hit his 25th home run of the campaign for Los Angeles Angels to follow in the footsteps of all-time great Babe Ruth.
Ohtani led from the front in a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday with a double, triple, a home run and three RBIs as the Angels won the series finale at Tropicana Field.
The 26-year-old from Japan improved his season tally to 25 homers – becoming the fastest Angels hitter ever to reach the milestone in a season after 77 games.
SHOHEI!!!!!!!
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 27, 2021
He also has 11 stolen bases for the Angels in 2021, and recorded 82 strikeouts as a pitcher.
According to Stats Perform, only two players in American League (AL) history have had 25-plus home runs, 10-plus stolen bases and 75-pitching strikeouts in their careers – Hall of Famer Babe Ruth and Ohtani (reached all three already this season).
It left his opponents and team-mates alike in awe of Ohtani’s all-round prowess.
“He’s special,” said Rays catcher Mike Zunino told a media conference.
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Jun 27, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds second after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SpNathan Ray SeebeckUSA TODAY Sports
“There’s no hiding his ability, his talent. Being able to see him three days in a row, hitting-wise is impressive, then knowing every fifth or sixth day he’s on the mound throwing 100 [mph]. An unbelievable talent.”
Angels skipper Joe Maddon added: “Beyond everything you’re seeing, this guy really likes to compete.
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