Shohei Ohtani historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers is reaching new heights.
He became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, surpassing both milestones. in the 20:4 victory on Thursday evening about the Miami Marlins.
Ohtani went 50-50 in his 150th game, hitting three home runs and striking out 51, stealing two bases and striking out 51.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles during a baseball news conference at Dodger Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
He became the sixth player in Major League history and the fastest of all time to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in just 126 games.
He is the only player to reach the 40-40 mark in a game. And he did it in style: On August 23, he scored the decisive victory with a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Dodgers have secured a postseason berth for the 12th consecutive year. This is nothing new for them, but it is for Ohtani. He has played 865 games without a postseason appearance, more than any other active player.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani signs autographs for fans before a spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Phoenix, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ohtani made in Signing a 10-year contract worth $700 million with the Dodgers last December that the fight for the championship is his motivation.
“The ultimate goal is to get to the postseason and win the World Series,” he said last month.
An aerial view shows a mural in progress of Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, created by artist Robert Vargas, in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
People watch Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers bat as television broadcasts live an MLB opening game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers, at a sports bar in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, second from left, hits a solo home run as Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee, left, looks on along with catcher Bo Naylor, right, and home plate umpire Dan Bellino during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Shohei Ohtani (right) of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to first base and hits a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Zach Plesac looks on during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers congratulates his dog Decoy after Decoy throws the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) stands at third base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a foul ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares for an interview during the red carpet show of the baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, top right, is interviewed during media day of the MLB baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, July 15, 2024. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Fans line up to grab a bobblehead of Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The bobblehead of Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is seen before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers (bottom) slides into second base to steal as Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang jumps over him during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is caught stealing third base from Colorado Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar (14) during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers gets to second base on a single by Mookie Betts in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Shohei Ohtani (right) of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals second base past Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kevin Newman in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes off his glove as he walks to the dugout during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers gestures after hitting a double to right field in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after teammates poured drinks over his head after he hit a grand slam in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Will Smith, Tommy Edman and Max Muncy also scored. The Dodgers won 7-3. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Dodgers won 7-3. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting his 50th home run of the season in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Pedestrians line up to receive a special edition of the Sports Nippon newspaper reporting that Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers will become the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares before a baseball game, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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