Shohei Ohtani continues to prove that he’s rewriting the history books, and this time his latest milestone has nothing to do with his pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has done something that hasn’t been accomplished in nearly a century, becoming the first player since 1932 to record at least 120 runs, 90 walks, and 45 home runs before the calendar flips to September. The only other name in that category? Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx.
Foxx was one of the most feared sluggers of his era, standing just behind Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in the pantheon of hitters. For Ohtani to find himself in that type of company says everything about his impact at the plate. His 90th walk of the season came on Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, cementing his place in this rare statistical club.
The numbers tell the story: Ohtani currently leads the National League with 123 runs scored and a .607 slugging percentage. He’s also put together 17 doubles, eight triples, 45 homers, 85 RBI, and 17 stolen bases, while slashing .278/.388/.994. For a player already known as the game’s ultimate two-way threat, his offensive dominance alone continues to separate him from his peers.
Every time Ohtani takes the field, it feels like history is on the line. Matching feats last accomplished in the days of Foxx, Ruth, and Gehrig underscores just how special this era is for baseball fans. At 30 years old and with plenty of prime years ahead, Ohtani isn’t just chasing records—he’s setting the standard for what the modern superstar looks like.