Shohei Ohtani hits 300th home run with Dodgers against Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made history by hitting his 300th career home run during a game against the Colorado Rockies on July 8, 2026. The leadoff home run was a solo shot off Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen, traveling 409 feet. Ohtani is the first Japanese-born player to achieve this milestone, and only the fifth player to do so in fewer than 1,102 games. As of the latest update, Ohtani also carries a batting average of.949 OPS this season. The Dodgers continue their series against the Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
- •Ohtani's 300th home run was his 31st as a leadoff hitter.
- •He reached the milestone in his 1,101st game.
- •Ohtani has 20 home runs and 56 RBI this season.
- •He holds an 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA as a pitcher.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani creating more MLB history with 300th home run
"Los Angeles' international star became the first Japanese-born player to reach the power milestone.
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