Shohei Ohtani Makes History: The First DH to Achieve 30-30 in a Single Season
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation of the Los Angeles Angels, has made history by becoming the first designated hitter to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season with two months to spare. This is a remarkable feat, considering that only 70 players in Major League history have hit 30 home runs and stolen 30 bases in the same season.
Ohtani’s achievement is a testament to his incredible talent and versatility. He has been a dominant force on both offense and defense, and his performance this season has been nothing short of spectacular. He has been a key player for the Angels, and his contributions have helped the team stay in contention for a playoff spot.
But Ohtani’s achievement is not just limited to 30-30. He has a real shot at achieving a 40-40 season, which would make him only the fourth player in history to do so. The other three players who have achieved this feat are Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, and Alex Rodriguez.
Ohtani’s 30-30 achievement is a rare feat in Major League history, and it is a testament to his incredible talent and hard work. To celebrate this historic moment, we have put together a quiz on Major League history, where you can test your knowledge of the players who have hit 30 home runs and stolen 30 bases in the same season. Can you name them all?
Here are the players who have achieved the 30-30 mark in Major League history:
– Ken Williams (1922)
– Willie Mays (1956, 1957, 1958, 1960)
– Hank Aaron (1963)
– Bobby Bonds (1969, 1973, 1975)
– Tommy Harper (1970)
– Joe Morgan (1972, 1973)
– Cesar Cedeno (1972, 1973, 1974)
– George Foster (1978)
– Ron LeFlore (1978)
– Dale Murphy (1983, 1984)
– Eric Davis (1987)
– Howard Johnson (1989)
– Barry Bonds (1990, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
– Ron Gant (1990)
– Raul Mondesi (1997)
– Sammy Sosa (1993, 1995)
– Larry Walker (1997)
– Alex Rodriguez (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
– Vladimir Guerrero (2001)
– Alfonso Soriano (2002, 2003, 2005)
– Carlos Beltran (2004)
– Brandon Phillips (2007)
– Hanley Ramirez (2007, 2008)
– Grady Sizemore (2008)
– Ian Kinsler (2009)
– Ryan Braun (2011)
– Mike Trout (2012, 2013, 2018)
– Andrew McCutchen (2012)
– Ryan Braun (2012)
– Jacoby Ellsbury (2011)
– Jimmy Rollins (2007)
– Ian Desmond (2012)
– Carlos Gonzalez (2010)
– Matt Kemp (2011)
– Jose Ramirez (2018)
– Christian Yelich (2018)
– Ronald Acuna Jr. (2019)
– Mookie Betts (2018)
– Trevor Story (2018)
– Starling Marte (2019)
– Marcus Semien (2019)
– Whit Merrifield (2019)
– Jonathan Villar (2019)
– Fernando Tatis Jr. (2019)
– Trea Turner (2019)
– Ketel Marte (2019)
– Mike Trout (2019)
– Starling Marte (2021)
– Cedric Mullins (2021)
– Shohei Ohtani (2021)
In conclusion, Shohei Ohtani’s achievement of becoming the first designated hitter to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season is a historic moment in Major League history. His incredible talent and versatility have made him a dominant force on both offense and defense, and his performance this season has been nothing short of spectacular. With two months left in the season, Ohtani has a real shot at achieving a 40-40 season, which would make him only the fourth player in history to do so.
