Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reached a historic milestone on Tuesday night, hitting his 300th career home run during a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
According to ESPN Research, Ohtani is the first player in major league history to record 300 home runs and 100 stolen bases within his first nine seasons.
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He achieved the feat in his 1,121st game, making him the seventh-fastest player to reach 300 homers.
The 409-foot solo shot came two days after Ohtani celebrated his 32nd birthday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised the achievement and looked ahead to future milestones.
"He's still young, still strong," Roberts said. "I definitely think 500 is in his future."
Ohtani also received medical clearance to resume pitching duties this Friday.
He was removed from a game last Friday due to tightness in his right bicep, but rest has alleviated concerns.
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"As he goes through the next couple days, if he doesn't feel great, we'll pivot," Roberts said. "But as we sit here, I don't see that changing."
Team officials are cautious about Ohtani's workload ahead of the All-Star break.
He leads voting as designated hitter but will not pitch or participate in the Home Run Derby.
"I would love it, but I do think that when you're Shohei, he understands the responsibility he has," Roberts said.
Ohtani holds a . 294/.
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409/. 541 batting line and an 8-2 pitching record with a 1.79 ERA this season.
