Shohei Ohtani Hits Hardest Home Run, Fastest to 100 Dodgers Homers

Shohei Ohtani reached a significant milestone by hitting his 100th home run as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, accomplishing this feat faster than any other player in franchise history. His milestone home run, a solo shot in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, was also the hardest-hit ball of his MLB career, leaving the bat at an impressive 120 mph, marking the hardest-hit home run by a Dodger in the Statcast era. Ohtani's 46th home run of the season raises his season totals and places him on pace to potentially match or surpass his franchise-record 54 homers from last year. His performance continues to solidify his status as a generational talent, combining power and consistency at the plate. The Dodgers and baseball fans alike are witnessing a historic run as Ohtani pushes offensive boundaries while contributing significantly to the team's success. Additionally, his achievements are contextualized amidst a competitive MLB season with tight award races and notable managerial performances.