As a hitter, pitcher, and now base-stealer, Ohtani has delivered numerous remarkable performances throughout his career.
On Thursday afternoon, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani became the founding member of the 50-50 club. He smashed his 49th, 50th, and 51st home runs of the season while also stealing his 50th and 51st bases in a dominant victory over the Miami Marlins (LA 20, MIA 4). Before Ohtani, no player had ever achieved 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
Ohtani’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, going 6 for 6 with two doubles, three home runs, two stolen bases, and 10 RBIs. It was another masterpiece in his Hall of Fame-worthy career—there’s no doubt Ohtani will be a first-ballot inductee—and one of the most remarkable feats in baseball history. With that in mind, we’re now going to rank the top 10 games of Ohtani’s career, based on overall brilliance and sheer impact.
1. Sept. 19, 2024: The 50-50 Club
Thursday’s game might just be the greatest single-game performance in baseball history. Ohtani went a perfect 6 for 6, collecting two doubles, three home runs, two stolen bases, and driving in 10 RBIs against the Miami Marlins. This incredible feat officially made him the founding member of the 50-50 club—though, in Ohtani’s case, it was really the 51-51 club.
With Thursday’s win, the Dodgers secured a postseason berth, and Shohei Ohtani will experience October baseball for the first time in his career. This gives him the opportunity to elevate an already legendary career to new heights as he steps onto the playoff stage.
