Among the approximately 23,000 men who have played Major League Baseball in the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now.
Shohei Ohtani made history on Thursday when the Los Angeles Dodgers star hit his 50th and 51st home runs and stole his 50th and 51st bases, becoming the first 50-50 player.
Why does Ohtani’s accomplishment resonate so much among fans?
Home runs and steals are among the most popular baseball records in the history of the game. When one player reaches the once-unthinkable half-century mark in both categories, it truly stands out.
Ohtani has captured the hearts of fans by excelling in two of the game’s most admired skill sets.
How many members are there in the 40-40 club?
Just last month, Ohtani became the sixth 40-40 player in history, joining an elite group of athletes with exceptional capabilities.
Canseco had publicly set a goal that season of becoming the first 40-40 player.
When was the first 30-30 season?
There have been just 72 30-30 seasons in Major League Baseball history, with the first achieved in 1922.
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