Since the opening of T-Mobile Park (1999), home of the Seattle Mariners, only five players have hit the ball on the fourth balcony. Unsurprisingly yesterday, the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani became the sixth to achieve the feat, slapping 467 feet over starter Marco Gonzales.
The one that has captured the attention of baseball fans since the start of the season landed his 33rd home run of the campaign in a losing cause to division rivals the Seattle Mariners.
Despite the number 17’s exceptional season, the Angels are struggling to play for an average of .500, they who are showing a 44-43 record.
As for him, Ohtani is simply in a class of his own, he who was selected to two positions for the All-Star Game to be held in Colorado. Fans wanted to see the Japanese as the pitcher and hitter of choice.
The 27-year-old leads major league baseball with 33 home runs and is third in RBI with 70, just behind Rafael Devers (72) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (73). His batting average stands at .279.
In addition, his successful home run against the Mariners was his 16th in his last 21 games.
Another more than impressive statistic, Ohtani also leads the Majors for the most powerful home runs. He’s hit four 116 mph long balls and more this season. Her short swing destroys the ball as it leaves its stick and for defensive players there is no doubt where it will end its run.
It is truly a delight to see him hit the ball and you never tire of seeing how well he masters his art.
Only slightly negative side in his case, he is 12th in major league baseball with 95 strikeouts. At the mound, he pulled out almost as much with 87 in 67 innings pitched.
Baseball fans will be able to continue their contemplation of this phenomenon by the end of this campaign because, for the moment, he seems to be in good shape, motivated and in possession of all his means.
