Shohei Ohtani Aims for Historic 45-45 Season

Shohei Ohtani continues to make headlines with his remarkable performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, combining power hitting and base-stealing prowess. On Saturday, Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two stolen bases, and two runs scored against the St. Louis Cardinals, marking his 38th home run of the season and achieving home runs against all 30 MLB franchises. Ohtani's outstanding season has him on pace to join the elite 40-40 club, with projections suggesting he could be the first to reach 45 home runs and 45 steals in a single season. Despite not pitching this year due to Tommy John surgery, Ohtani is the frontrunner for NL MVP, potentially making history as the first full-time designated hitter to win the award. His performance has drawn comparisons with other MLB stars like Aaron Judge, with analysts often debating who is the more exciting player.