Shohei Ohtani sets record with 3rd consecutive season of at least 100 hits, 100 strikeouts
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Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani made history on Friday by recording his 100th hit of the season, effectively securing his third consecutive season of at least 100 hits and 100 pitching strikeouts.
What happened: The 29-year-old Japanese-born athlete, who was also recently named a two-way MLB All-Star for the third year in a row, unlocked the new achievement during his team's Friday game loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
In a tweet on Saturday, ESPN Stats & Info noted that Ohtani is now in his third consecutive season of 100 hits and 100 pitching strikeouts.
Last night, Shohei Ohtani recorded his 100th hit of the season. He now has 3 seasons with 100 hits and 100 pitching strikeouts in his career (2021, 2022 and 2023).
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That is the most such seasons by any player in MLB history, passing Adonis Terry (1887 and 1890). pic.twitter.com/Pcwo2FCsQB
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 8, 2023
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His stats: Ohtani currently has 100.1 innings pitched with 132 strikeouts for the 2022-23 season. On the batting side, the two-way phenom has so far made 32 home runs, 103 hits and 71 RBI (runs batted in).
Exclusive club: Including the modern era (post-1900), Ohtani is the fifth player to achieve 100 home runs and 500 strikeouts, along with Babe Ruth, Smokey Joe Wood, Red Ruffing and Walter Johnson.
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