LOS ANGELES, CA – Baseball’s singular sensation, Shohei Ohtani, has once again etched his name into the annals of MLB history, setting an unprecedented two-way record on Sunday, June 23, 2025, during his second pitching appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani’s unparalleled versatility continues to astound, marking him as the only player in at least the last 125 seasons to have multiple games featuring at least a home run, a triple, and also pitching, a remarkable achievement highlighted by MLB.com’s Sarah Langs.
This latest milestone underscores Ohtani’s unique ability to dominate from both sides of the ball. His first such record-setting performance occurred on May 15, 2023, during his tenure with the Los Angeles Angels, where he pitched seven innings and contributed a 3-run home run as part of a 4-for-5 hitting clinic against the Baltimore Orioles.
In his recent record-breaking outing against the Washington Nationals, Ohtani made a highly anticipated return to the mound. While the Dodgers are taking a deliberately cautious approach with his pitching workload, he delivered a clean inning, allowing no runs or hits and striking out two batters on just 18 pitches, contributing to a decisive 13-7 Dodgers victory.
But Ohtani’s impact wasn’t limited to the mound. At the plate in the same game, he continued to showcase his formidable power, going 2-for-4 with five RBIs, including a massive 383-foot home run in the eighth inning.
Ohtani’s cautious yet positive progression on the pitching front is critical for the Dodgers, especially as the team navigates through pitching injuries to key players like Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki. His gradual return adds a vital dimension to their rotation, bolstering their quest for championship contention. solidifying his legacy as truly one of a kind.