Shohei Ohtani’s 2024 season has come to an end, and all of his major records have been set.
Among them, he missed out on the historic record of 400 bases, 100 extra base hits, and 50 home runs, which is proof of a strong hitter comparable to a triple crown winner, by missing out on the record.
However, as of September 30th, although he missed out on the batting title with a batting average of .310, he has won the double crown with 54 home runs and 130 RBIs.
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Shohei Ohtani is one hit short of joining the ranks of legends; on the brink of “400 bases, 100 extra-base hits, 50 home runs”
If he had won the Triple Crown and achieved the records of “400 bases-100 slugging-50 home runs” at the same time, it would have been a historic feat, but unfortunately he fell just one long hit short, so his result was “400 bases-99 slugging-50 home runs.”
However, this record is also very impressive, and we can look forward to seeing it next season and beyond, from which point he will be returning as a pitcher, so if he achieves this, it will undoubtedly be an even greater feat than the great ones.
Some of the most talked about records include the “triple three” and “50 home runs-50 stolen bases,” which are incredible feats.
The record of 400 bases, 100 extra bases, and 50 home runs is a feat that only five players in the majors have achieved.
Why is “400 base hits, 100 extra base hits, and 50 home runs” valued?
In the United States, hitting 400 bases has long been noted and highly regarded.
This is because it is as rare as winning the Triple Crown, which is considered the highest honor.
In the history of Major League Baseball, 15 players have won the Triple Crown, for a total of 17 players.
In comparison, only 18 players have hit 400 bases, for a total of 29 players.
As such, hitting 400 bases is a more difficult record to achieve than the Triple Crown, which is why it is highly regarded.
Five MLB players who achieved 400 bases, 100 extra bases, and 50 home runs
Three players have recorded this feat: Babe Ruth in 1921, Jimmie Foxx in 1932, and Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Luis Gonzalez in 2001.
- Babe Ruth (New York Yankees)
Home runs: 59
Base runs: 457
Extra base hits: 119 - Jimmie Fox (Philadelphia Athletics)
Home runs: 58
Base runs: 438
Extra base hits: 100 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants)
Home runs: 73 (MLB record for most in a single season)
Base runs: 411
Extra base hits: 107 - Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs)
Home runs: 64
Base runs: 425
Extra base hits: 103 - Luis Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Home runs: 57
Baseballs: 419
Extra-base hits: 100
まとめ
It’s unfortunate that he didn’t achieve this record.
But the excitement will have to wait until next season.
And next season, he’ll be back as a pitcher, and we’ll be able to see the spectacle of Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player.
