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Shohei Ohtani Hits 300th Career Home Run in Dodgers 4-3 Loss to Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reached 300 career home runs Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies. The 409-foot drive came two days after his 32nd birthday and in his 1,121st game.
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Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a 409-foot, 112 mph opposite-field drive in the first inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies, ESPN reported. Ohtani reached the mark in his 1,121st game, including pitching starts in which he did not hit.
Only six players have done so in fewer games: Aaron Judge, Ralph Kiner, Ryan Howard, Juan Gonzalez, Alex Rodriguez and Giancarlo Stanton.
He is the first player in major league history with 300 home runs and 100 stolen bases in his first nine seasons, according to ESPN Research. Ohtani is the 170th player in MLB history to reach 300 home runs. Over the past five years Ohtani has averaged 47 home runs per season.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game that 500 home runs appear reachable. "He's still young, still strong," Roberts said. " Ohtani has recovered from recent right biceps tightness that caused him to exit a game against the San Diego Padres and sit out the following day.
Roberts said Ohtani is cleared to make his final start before the All-Star break on Friday. 541 with 20 home runs this season and is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA as a pitcher. He was the leading vote-getter for the 2026 All-Star Game and will start at designated hitter but is not expected to pitch or participate in the Home Run Derby.
