In this case, 60 home runs are possible, but Ohtani is the first solo leader in ML home runs with his 16th home run, ranking first in May alone with 9 home runs OPS 1.427
May 17, 2025
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Ohtani played as a leadoff designated hitter in the first of three consecutive home games against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on the 17th (Korea time) and recorded 2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 run and 1 walk in 3 at-bats.
The Dodgers got seven hits and five walks, but hit five double plays, breaking the offense's pulse and kneeling 2-6. Three Ohtani, Kim Hye-sung and Will Smith made multi-hits, but there was a double play at every chance.
However, Ohtani hit a solo home run in his last at-bat, showing off his long-shot power that he boosted in May.
Ohtani drew a delightful mid-wall arch in his fourth at-bat in the bottom of the eighth inning, trailing 1-4. 1st over, Angels right-hander Ryan Zepherzan's 89.6 mile cutter that penetrated the low strike zone on his body on the second pitch. The ball, which flew like a clothesline with a launch angle of 27 degrees and a batting speed of 114.9 miles, flew well over the central fence. It was his 16th home run of the season with a flying distance of 433 feet.
Ohtani has hit four home runs in the last three games, including three and two runs against the Athletics on the previous day.
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In 2023, Atlanta Braves Matt Olson was the No. 1 overall with 54, and last year, Judge topped the list with 58 home runs.
In May alone, he hit .375 with nine home runs, 19 RBIs, 17 runs scored, and OPS 1.427 in 14 games. It had the most home runs and RBIs in May, and OPS is also No. 1. He is leading by a wide margin in the competition for the player in May.
With this, Ohtani hit .316 (54 hits in 171 at-bats) for the season, 16 homers, 29 RBIs, 49 runs, 30 walks, 10 steals, a .416 on-base percentage, a slugging percentage, an OPS 1.106, 28 long hits, and 118 hits. He is the leader in home runs and runs in both leagues, the first in slugging percentage, OPS, and Ruta in the NL, and the joint first in hits and long balls.
If the current pace is applied to the entire season, Ohtani can hit 58 home runs this year. He will surpass his career high of 54 home runs last year. Ohtani hit 12 home runs in his team's first 45 games last year. He is definitely fast this season. Like Babe Ruth, the original pitching and hitting player, there is also a possibility that he will hit 60 home runs in a season.
Before the game, Judge ranked first with -190, Ohtani ranked second with +470, and Schwarber ranked third with +700. In other words, Judge is still likely to be the unified home run king.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
