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The First Japanese-Born Player to Hit 300 MLB Home Runs
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The First Japanese-Born Player to Hit 300 MLB Home Runs
Shohei Ohtani Reaches the 300 Home Run Mark
Shohei Ohtani hit the 300th home run of his Major League Baseball career during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Colorado Rockies.
The home run came in the first inning against Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen. It gave the Dodgers a quick lead, although Colorado later won the game 4-3.
With this home run, Ohtani became the 170th player in MLB history to reach 300 career home runs.
A Fast Climb to 300 Home Runs
Ohtani reached the milestone in just nine MLB seasons.
During his first three years, he hit only 47 home runs while spending time as both a hitter and a pitcher.
From 2021 to 2025, the Dodgers star averaged 46.6 home runs per season. That run turned him into one of the best power hitters in baseball.
The Historic 50-50 Season
In 2024, Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season.
That performance earned him another MVP Award.
Over the last five seasons, the Japanese star has won four MVP Awards. Only Barry Bonds owns more MVP trophies.
Another Big Season in 2026
This season has been another strong one for Ohtani.
Right now, he is the favorite to win the National League MVP Award for the third straight year.
Many baseball experts also believe he has a chance to compete for his first Cy Young Award because he has returned to pitching.
More Than a Great Home Run Hitter
The 300-home-run mark tells only part of Ohtani’s story.
Unlike most sluggers, he also pitches at a high level. He has recorded more than 750 strikeouts during his MLB career.
No other player with 300 home runs has matched that combination of power and pitching.
A Global Sports Star
Baseball fans know Ohtani for much more than his numbers.
Around the world, millions of people follow his career.
In Japan, he is one of the country’s biggest sports stars. His popularity continues to grow every season.
The Dodgers have also benefited from his success on and off the field.
Ohtani’s Career Is Still Growing
At 32 years old, Ohtani continues to play at an elite level.
His latest home run adds another record to an already amazing career.
If he stays healthy, he could hit many more home runs and break even more MLB records in the coming years.
