Ohtani (MLB) who runs home once a day, crosses the fence every three days, and steals once a week, a milestone even Ruth couldn't do

Aug 18, 2025

Ohtani (MLB) who runs home once a day, crosses the fence every three days, and steals once a week, a milestone even Ruth couldn't do
LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is leading the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on the 17th (Korea time) with a walk in the bottom of the second inning and sliding home when hitting a follow-up. AP Yonhap News



Ohtani (MLB) who runs home once a day, crosses the fence every three days, and steals once a week, a milestone even Ruth couldn't do
Otani is making a high five with his teammates after scoring in the bottom of the second inning. ImagesYonhap News
LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is challenging another milestone this season.

Ohtani, who achieved the first 50 home runs and 50 steals in history last year, is aiming for 150 points in a single season. It is a title that is different from home run-stealing.

Since 1900, when modern baseball began, 150 points have been scored 19 times in a season. The most recent case was 152 points posted by Houston Astros Jeff Bagwell in 2000.




The last 150 points before that were scored by Boston Red Sox Ted Williams in 1949. In other words, Bagwell is the only player who scored 150 points in the season for 75 years from 1950 to last year.

Ohtani led the San Diego Padres to a 6-0 victory against the San Diego Padres on the 17th (Korea time) by scoring one hit and two walks from two times at bat. The Dodgers took the first two games of this three-game home series against San Diego and regained their sole lead in the NL West in five days.

Ohtani added two runs to rank first in both leagues in this category with 117 for the season. He is 22 points ahead of second-place New York Yankees Aaron Judge (95).




If you keep your current pace, you will score 154 points. In other words, it will be the first 150 points in 25 years since Bagwell in 2000 and the first 150 points in 76 years since Williams in 1949.

Ohtani (MLB) who runs home once a day, crosses the fence every three days, and steals once a week, a milestone even Ruth couldn't do
LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani can set another milestone as a batter this season. ImagesYonhap News
Unlike RBIs and home runs, scoring is an area that absolutely needs the help of fellow batters. No matter how many times you get on base, you can't score unless the follow-up hitters call you in.

MLB.com analyzed five reasons why Ohtani was in an unrivaled position in scoring this season.




First of all, the probability of stepping on the groove increased as he took over the leadoff and got on base. In modern baseball, there is a growing tendency to put the best hitter at number one. This is because it is advantageous for the team to enter at least one more at-bat. In 2023, Ronald Acuña Jr. took the leadoff and scored 149 points when he achieved his first-ever 40 home runs and 70 steals. Acuña Jr. scored the most points in a season since Bagwell in 2000 with power, accurate hitting, and fast feet.

Ohtani is basically a home run hitter. Home runs are guaranteed at least one run and one RBI. Home runs are a way to increase the score with your ability. The more home runs you hit, the more you score. As of today, he is tied with Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber for first place in the NL with 43 home runs. Seattle Mariners California is three behind.

Ohtani is also a batter with a high on-base percentage. His on-base percentage of 0.392 is fifth overall. In addition, Dodger is lined with hitters with excellent slugging power and clutch abilities, including Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernandez, Will Smith and Max Muncy, behind Ohtani. Ohtani has a relatively high probability of stepping home if he gets on base.

Ohtani (MLB) who runs home once a day, crosses the fence every three days, and steals once a week, a milestone even Ruth couldn't do
Otani has 57 home runs and 154 points pace this season. ImagesYonhap News
In addition, Ohtani is quick on his feet. Mobility is an absolute necessary condition for getting on base and scoring. Because it's the ability to go one more base. Ohtani scored 134 points and 59 steals last year, setting a career record for two assistant managers. Last year, he was also the top scorer in both leagues. It can be said that he has virtually confirmed the top scorer for two consecutive years.

Ohtani is likely to have 50 home runs again this year. There are only seven left. Arithmetically, he can hit 57 home runs. In history, only Babe Ruth and Jimmy Fox have scored 150 points and 50 homers in a season at the same time.

Ruth scored 150 points and 50 home runs on four occasions in 1920 (158 points, 54 home runs), 1921 (177 points, 59 home runs), 1927 (158 points, 60 home runs), and 1928 (163 points, 54 home runs). Fox scored 151 points and hit 58 home runs in 1932 when he was with the Philadelphia Athletics.

Ohtani could become the third member of the 150-run 50-homer club in history after Ruth and Fox.

Including stolen bases, Ohtani will become the first player in history to conquer 150 points, 50 homers and 20 steals in a season at the same time. As of this day, Ohtani has 17 steals. In other words, Ohtani will be the first player in history to hit home once a day, cross the fence every three days, and steal a base once a week.

Scores, home runs, and stolen bases have nothing to do with the fact that Ohtani is a double whammy. It's only the ability of a batter.





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