Shohei Ohtani Shines with Historic Performance

Shohei Ohtani dispelled any doubts about his recent batting slump with a stellar performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

He accomplished a rare feat only achieved three times since 1909.

Ohtani went 2 for 2 with two RBIs in the Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Brewers, showcasing his extraordinary versatility and talent.

Ohtani's performance included:

According to MLB, Ohtani is only the third player to achieve this combination in a game. The last player to do so was Christian Yelich of the Brewers on June 1, 2019, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The first was Bert Daniels of the New York Highlanders against the Chicago White Sox on July 8, 1910.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's ability to reset himself, noting his patience and selective approach at the plate.

Before Saturday's game, Roberts had observed Ohtani's tendency to chase low pitches but predicted that facing Freddy Peralta, known for his elevated fastballs, might help Ohtani.

His prediction proved accurate as Ohtani's disciplined approach paid off.

Ohtani walked twice in his first three plate appearances and was hit by a pitch.

In the sixth inning, he hit an inside elevated cutter from Bryse Wilson off the wall for his third triple of the season.

Two innings later, Ohtani crushed a low cutter from Bryan Hudson 430 feet into the center field stands for a solo home run, his 28th of the season, leading the NL and second in the majors behind Aaron Judge's 32.

Ohtani's recent struggles included striking out in six straight at-bats on Thursday and Friday and going 1 for 12 in his last three games before Saturday.

However, his performance on Saturday showcased his resilience and ability to bounce back from slumps, solidifying his status as one of the most dynamic players in baseball.

This isn't the first time Ohtani has posted a unique box scoreline. On April 20, 2021, he became the first starting pitcher since 1901 to toss four shutout innings with at least six walks and seven strikeouts, allowing only one hit in the Angels' 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers.

He joined an exclusive group of pitchers, including Tyler Chatwood and Bill Bailey, to achieve this feat.

Ohtani's exceptional performance on Saturday adds to his growing legend in MLB, demonstrating his remarkable talent and versatility.

As he continues to break records and achieve rare feats, Ohtani cements his place as one of the most exciting players in modern baseball.