It seemingly was going to happen at some point, but Shohei Ohtani made Major League Baseball history on Thursday at the expense of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mike Baumann. The chase to become the first player ever to record a 50 home run and 50 stolen bases season has been on for the Japanese phenom since seemingly the middle of summer when his aggressiveness on the basepaths began to increase.

Solidifying his legacy as perhaps the greatest baseball player ever, Shohei Ohtani became the first to pass 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season in MLB history. His two-way ability to pitch and hit at an elite level has made him a fan favorite.

Shohei Ohtani does not let career-altering setbacks deter his production. He simply reallocates his immense talent and continues making history. With his two-way greatness shelved for the 2024 season due to a second elbow reconstruction surgery,