Shohei Ohtani Breaks Dodgers Home Run Record with 23rd of Season

Shohei Ohtani is having a historic 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, setting franchise records by hitting 23 home runs in the first 60 games, the most in Dodgers history and tying for the MLB lead. Ohtani earned the NL Player of the Month for May after hitting 15 home runs that month, joining elite company with multiple 15-home-run months in MLB history. Currently batting leadoff, Ohtani has produced a .292 average, 39 RBIs, 11 stolen bases, and a 1.047 OPS on the season, putting him on pace for a potential fourth MVP Award. The Dodgers, leading the NL West with a 36-24 record, may shift Ohtani down the lineup if they acquire Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who could take the leadoff spot. Despite a recent 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Mets, Ohtani’s performance continues to be a major factor in the Dodgers’ success and their bid to repeat as champions. His achievements include multiple leadoff home runs and being one of the few players to hit 15 home runs in a single month more than once, underscoring his status as an elite two-way player.