Ohtani Smashes Matsui's MLB Home Run Record for Japanese Players

April 21, 2024
Ohtani Smashes Matsui's MLB Home Run Record for Japanese Players
  • Shohei Ohtani surpassed Hideki Matsui's record for most homers by a Japanese-born player in MLB with his 176th career homer.

  • Ohtani achieved the milestone in nearly half the plate appearances it took Matsui, doing so in 2,979 compared to Matsui's 5,066.

  • In addition to his home run record, Ohtani currently leads the league in doubles, extra-base hits, and total bases.

  • Dave Roberts, Ohtani's manager who also has roots in Japan, has contributed seven homers to the Dodgers.

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers broke their losing streak by defeating the New York Mets 10-0, led by Tyler Glasnow's strong pitching performance.

  • The Dodgers' victory also ended the Mets' six-game winning streak and marked their second shutout of the season.

  • Rookie Andy Pages hit his first career homer during the game's pivotal eight-run fifth inning.

  • Mets' Adrian Houser struggled, surrendering seven runs, while the Dodgers' pitching kept the Mets' offense in check throughout the game.

  • The Mets faced further challenges with LHP Brooks Raley entering the injured list, while the Dodgers plan another rehab appearance for RHP Walker Buehler.

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