Shohei Ohtani did something not many other major league baseball players have ever done, in the same game he accomplished something no other player had ever done. In the Los Angeles Dodgers 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins, Ohtani went 6 for 6 with 3 home runs and 10 RBI while stealing 2 bases. That in itself could be celebrated as one of the best games in the history of the game. However, it was the bigger history made, which was Ohtani getting to and then going over 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season, something that had never been done before.
Many reacted on social media to the amazing accomplishment and saluted Ohtani for what he did this season:
In his first year with a new team …
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 19, 2024
In the same season his closest friend stole $16 million from him …
While rehabbing from reconstructive elbow surgery …
On a day in which he went 5 for 5 with two homers and two stolen bases …
Shohei Ohtani created the 50/50 Club.
Shohei Ohtani just had one of the greatest performances in MLB history:
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) September 19, 2024
6-for-6
3 Home runs
2 Doubles
1 Single
10 Runs Batted In
4 Runs Scored
2 Stolen Bases
He became the first player in MLB history to reach the 50/50 (and now 51/51) club.
Greatest. Of. All. Time. pic.twitter.com/bSiWLnjkWM
Ohtani opened the first ever 50/50 Club and then created a VIP section within just in case anyone else wants to join one day.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) September 19, 2024
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"It was the best day in the history of this sport."
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) September 20, 2024
—@Buster_ESPN on Shohei Ohtani's record setting performance Thursday 🤩 pic.twitter.com/y4I3JWsWpz
"No game defines its players more by the footsteps they follow. Then maybe once in a lifetime or so, somebody comes around without precedence."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 20, 2024
Tom Verducci on Shohei Ohtani's path to greatness. pic.twitter.com/GJWECjjT2T
Shohei Ohtani just delivered the greatest individual offensive performance in Dodgers history:
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) September 19, 2024
Ohtani went 6-for-6 with 3 home runs, 2 doubles, and a single, 10 RBI, 4 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases.
We're witnessing all-time greatness.
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Earth been a thing for 4.5 billion years and I got to be here the same time as Shohei Ohtani. pic.twitter.com/sFQpfry7pi
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) September 19, 2024
The perfect balance of speed and power 💨💪
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 19, 2024
Shohei Ohtani becomes the first 50/50 player in MLB history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lqMnDdhc4R
Here is the @Dodgers half of my scorebook today. You may not be able to read my handwriting, but I have never in my life seen a performance like Ohtani put on today.
— Tim Neverett (@TimNeverett) September 19, 2024
51/51 and counting.
Thanks for listening today on @AM570LASports pic.twitter.com/k5yWkzjaWl
I am not the biggest baseball fan, but what Shohei Ohtani did tonight (3 HR, 6 hits, 10 RBI) and this season (50 HR and 50 SB) blows my mind. Iconic. Historic.
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) September 20, 2024
His 2024 season is the stuff of legend. I'm afraid a lot of people are just like me. We feel stupid having missed the…
Shohei Ohtani has the two best moments ever at LoanDepot Park despite never playing for the Marlins pic.twitter.com/4dAxu7dAD0
— Max Mannis (@MaxMannis) September 19, 2024
SHOHEI OHTANI IS THE FIRST PLAYER IN BASEBALL HISTORY TO GO 50/50!!
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) September 19, 2024
GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME!!
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50-50 for Ohtani. Truly incredible. One of the best seasons, if not the best, in baseball history. pic.twitter.com/G29hK2N0Sz
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 19, 2024
No one in @MLB history had gone 5-for-5 with 2 homers, 4 extra base hits and 2 steals.
— Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) September 19, 2024
And no one had ever gone 6-for-6 with 3 homers, 5 extra-base hits and 2 steals.
Shohei Ohtani did it on the day he christened the 50-50 Club.
There is only one Shohei Ohtani. Incredible.
Ohtani may be the greatest baseball player to ever live.
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) September 19, 2024
History for Shohei Ohtani
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 19, 2024
The founding member of the 50/50 club
Legendpic.twitter.com/sMlyNiHq9b
SHOHEI OHTANI JUST HIT HIS 50th HOME RUN OF THE SEASON.
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) September 19, 2024
THE FIRST PLAYER IN MLB HISTORY WITH 50 HOME RUNS AND 50 STOLEN BASES IN A SINGLE SEASON.
A ONCE IN A GENERATION PLAYER.pic.twitter.com/o520ZsXREf
Last week for @espn Sunday night baseball. @Buster_ESPN asked teammates and coaches the greatest thing they’d seen Ohtani do. Many pointed to the day he stole his 40th and hit a walk off granny for number 40. New entry today with a 5×5 7RBI effort to get to 50/50. Silly
— Karl Ravech (@karlravechespn) September 19, 2024
