The Los Angeles Dodgers have been making headlines since their sizzling 8-0 start to the season, thanks largely to a big helping hand from the likes of Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández. Even with a stacked lineup, however, 2024 MVP Shohei Ohtani still makes his presence felt in a huge way.
In last night’s win over the Colorado Rockies, Ohtani slammed a towering home run — adding an impressive personal milestone. He now has eight home runs of 445 feet or longer at Dodger Stadium, five more than any other player in the Statcast era. When Ohtani puts bat to ball, it’s not a hit — it’s a rocket.
Shohei Ohtani’s 2024 Season With Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani was tuned in from the moment he stepped onto the field in Dodger blue. His 2024 season was a showcase of power, speed and consistency, catapulting him into a league of his own. Offensively, he was unbeatable.
Ohtani maintained a .310 batting average while slugging 54 home runs and driving in 130 runs. His presence on the basepaths was just as intimidating — stealing 59 bases and scoring 134 runs.
His domination wasn’t overlooked. Ohtani was elected National League MVP unanimously, becoming the first player in history to receive three unanimous MVP awards. He also won the Hank Aaron Award as the league’s best hitter, claimed another Silver Slugger, and was named baseball’s top designated hitter for the fourth consecutive year.
As the postseason began, Ohtani’s surge continued. He led the Dodgers through the playoffs and helped the team capture its ninth World Series title with a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees. He was more than simply a regular-season juggernaut — he was the driving force behind a championship run.
Shohei Ohtani Stays Hot in 2025
With the Dodgers aiming to become the first team in over two decades to repeat as World Series champions, all eyes are once again on Shohei Ohtani. As the 2025 season gets underway, Los Angeles has started strong at 14-6, though they sit in third place in a tightly contested NL West behind the Padres and Giants.
Even so, Ohtani continues to be the steady heartbeat of the lineup. He currently leads the team in batting average at .288, has already crushed six home runs, and tops the squad in hits with 23.
As the season unfolds, the pressure will only grow. But if the Dodgers are to repeat and cement their place in baseball history, they’ll need Ohtani to keep producing at the elite level he’s showcased since joining the team last year.
- Source: NEWHD MEDIA
