Dodgers News: Ohtani Achieves Milestone During Win over Diamondbacks

Shohei Ohtani continues to make history with the Los Angeles Dodgers . In a recent game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he stole three bases, setting a new record for the most stolen bases in a single season by a Japanese player in Dodgers history.

Ohtani's first steal came in the fourth inning after he walked. He successfully swiped second base, marking his 44th steal of the season. Later, in the seventh inning, he singled to right field and took off for second base on the next pitch, tying the previous record of 45 stolen bases set by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in 2002. Ohtani then stole third base, bringing his total to 46 for the season.

With 46 stolen bases and 44 home runs, Ohtani is closing in on a historic 50/50 season, needing just four more steals and six home runs to achieve this milestone. He is gearing up for a two-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, his former team, marking his first regular-season return to Angel Stadium since joining the Dodgers.

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Ohtani expressed his excitement about returning to a place where he spent a significant part of his career. The atmosphere is expected to be welcoming, especially since the stakes are higher in these upcoming games.

“For me, it’s a special place,” Ohtani said through his interpreter after Monday’s game. “Obviously, I spent pretty much the most time there compared to other stadiums and being able to spend the time playing in front of [Angels] fans.

“I spent a lot of time at Angel Stadium, and obviously this year we already played against the team, so I’m just really looking forward to being able to spend some time at a ballpark that I spent most of my career at.”