Shohei Ohtani made history in Major League Baseball by becoming the first player ever to achieve a 50-home run and 50-stolen base season. This incredible milestone occurred during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Miami Marlins on September 19, 2024. Ohtani secured his 50th steal in the first inning and later hit two home runs, including the milestone 50th blast, showcasing his unparalleled blend of power and speed [oai_citation:7,Press release: Shohei Ohtani becomes first 50-50 player in MLB history](https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-50-50-player-in-mlb-history) [oai_citation:6,Shohei Ohtani Becomes MLB’s First 50/50 Player | Just Baseball](https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/shohei-ohtani-mlb-first-50-50-player/) [oai_citation:5,Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to post 50/50 season | FOX Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-mlb-player-post-50-50-season).
This accomplishment added to Ohtani’s extraordinary season, which already included breaking the Dodgers’ single-season home run record with 51 homers, surpassing Shawn Green’s mark of 49. In addition, he recorded one of the most dominant individual performances in a single game, including 10 RBIs, six hits, and three home runs [oai_citation:4,Press release: Shohei Ohtani becomes first 50-50 player in MLB history](https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-50-50-player-in-mlb-history) [oai_citation:3,Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to post 50/50 season | FOX Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-mlb-player-post-50-50-season).
Ohtani’s historic achievement cements his legacy as a transformative player in baseball. His season has him as a strong favorite for the National League MVP, making this potentially his third MVP award, after two previous wins in the American League with the Angels. With the Dodgers clinching a playoff spot, Ohtani is also poised to make his long-awaited postseason debut [oai_citation:2,Shohei Ohtani Becomes MLB’s First 50/50 Player | Just Baseball](https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/shohei-ohtani-mlb-first-50-50-player/) [oai_citation:1,Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to post 50/50 season | FOX Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-becomes-first-mlb-player-post-50-50-season).
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