Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani discusses the significance of matching Hideki Matsui’s record for the most home runs by a Japanese player.
In a brief read lasting a minute, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s latest feat against the San Diego Padres is highlighted. Ohtani’s powerful hit in the first inning not only narrowed the Dodgers’ lead but also tied him with Hideki Matsui, a renowned Japanese player, for the most home runs by a Japanese-born player—175 in total. Ohtani expressed his personal joy and honor at matching Matsui’s record, acknowledging its significance in both his own career and within Japanese baseball. While Matsui boasts an impressive legacy in Japan, Ohtani’s exceptional skills and versatility have arguably surpassed him, making him a standout in Major League Baseball. With his current stellar performance, including a .353/.392/.706 slash line, four home runs, and nine RBIs in 16 games, it’s only a matter of time before Ohtani sets a new record for Japanese players in MLB.
