Shohei Ohtani reaches 300 home runs with Dodgers on Tuesday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, 2026, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his 300th career home run, becoming the fifth-fastest player in MLB history to reach this milestone in terms of games played. Ohtani's achievement makes him the first Japanese-born player to hit 300 home runs in MLB, further solidifying his legacy in both Japan and the U.S. This milestone showcases Ohtani’s prolific power-hitting abilities, paralleling his unique career as a two-way player. With Ohtani still in the prime of his career, he appears poised to continue adding to his impressive record.
- •Ohtani launched his milestone home run against the Baltimore Orioles.
- •His 300th home run places him among elite MLB sluggers.
- •He is recognized for his dual-threat talent as both a pitcher and a hitter.
- •Ohtani's achievement contributes to the growing presence of Japanese players in MLB.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani reaches two incredible MLB milestones with one swing on Tuesday
"At this point, it almost feels routine whenever Shohei Ohtani accomplishes something that very few players in MLB history have ever done. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar added another historic achievement to his already remarkable résumé on Tuesday night, launching…
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