How many SB does Shohei Ohtani have? A look into the All-Star’s incredible journey to achieve his 50-50 milestone

Shohei Ohtani is on the verge of a 50-50 season, something that no player in the history of Major League Baseball has accomplished. On Wednesday, Ohtani stole his 49th base of the season in the first inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Miami Marlins.

Just one day prior, Ohtani hit his 48th home run. With 10 games left in the season, he is just one stolen base and two home runs away from this unprecedented feat.

Shohei Ohtani has reached 49 stolen bases and is now just one SB and two home runs away from reching a 50-50 season.

Facing Miami’s left-hander Ryan Weathers, Ohtani singled to left field and quickly swiped second base on the first pitch to Mookie Betts, advancing to third on a bad throw. One of the most impressive feats of Ohtani’s memorable first season with the Dodgers has been his aggressive baserunning. With 49 steals, he has almost doubled his previous career high of 26, set in 2021.

Shohei Ohtani has proved what he is capable of in the 2024 season

Shohei Ohtani’s 2024 season has changed what a player known for both his speed and strength can do. He was the first player in MLB history to hit at least 48 home runs and steal at least 48 bases in the same season, surpassing even the achievements of past 40-40 club members like Alfonso Soriano and Alex Rodriguez, neither of whom came close to the elusive 50-50 mark.

Ohtani’s quest for 50-50 is exciting, but it is only just part of an incredible year in which he has led the Dodgers through a season riddled with injuries, all while setting new career highs in nearly every offensive category.

The Japanese two-way superstar, who has been sidelined as a pitcher for the entirety of the 2024 season, has proven that at this level, no one else can mix power and speed like him. The whole baseball world will be paying close attention as the Dodgers near the end of the season to see if he can make history in the last few games.