Shohei Ohtani is more than just a phenomenon. He’s a whole new chapter in modern baseball — and with his 31st home run, Ohtani isn’t just scoring, he’s carving his name into the legacy of a legendary team.
In a tense game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Ohtani stepped into the dugout under heavy pressure. But with a powerful 431-foot swing, the ball flew through the outfield seats like a bullet carrying history: the most home runs before the All-Star break in Dodgers history, surpassing the 30 HR mark set by Cody Bellinger in 2019.
Without any grand declaration, Ohtani’s bat said it all.
“Ohtani is in his own universe of power,” said a veteran MLB Network reporter.
On the technical side: Ohtani is not just a power hitter, but also someone who understands the mechanics of his opponents’ defenses. His pitching, timing, and near-perfect power against a pitcher like Jacob Misiorowski (who is considered a rising star) shows that Ohtani is a “tactical predator.”
When a team is struggling, the real stars are often weighed down. But Ohtani shines — a testament to the class of a true champion.
With his 31st home run, Ohtani is more than just the Dodgers’ interim MVP. He is slowly becoming a living symbol of the team, despite only joining at the start of the 2024 season.
In MLB’s nearly 150-year history, few have played both pitching and hitting at the same time at the highest level. But Shohei Ohtani, at 30, is not only doing it — he is doing it better than anyone has ever seen.
What he’s showing:
He’s the strongest candidate for the 2025 NL MVP
Leads the NL in home runs before the All-Star
Is both a slugger and a pitcher if needed
“Every time Shohei steps in the dugout, we hold our breath. And not because we’re afraid — we’re expecting something extraordinary,” said Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts.
“He doesn’t play baseball. He redefines baseball,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after the game.
If he keeps this up, Shohei Ohtani could:
Break the 60 HR mark this season
Set more Dodgers franchise records
Lead the Dodgers deep into the postseason
And once again… rewrite the definition of the word “superstar”
There are great players. There are iconic players. And then there’s Shohei Ohtani — a man who is rewriting an entire chapter of MLB and Dodgers history with his silence and powerful swing.