Shohei Ohtani makes history, becoming first MLB player in 50-50 club; social media reacts

[MarineCombatEngineer]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani joined an exclusive club Thursday night. He smacked two home runs against the Miami Marlins and swiped two bases to become the first player ever to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in the same season.

Only a few players in MLB history had even achieved a 40-40 season, and no one had ever achieved 45-45. Ohtani blew both of those out of the water in his first season in Chavez Ravine. Ohtani was already considered the best player, and the most exciting to watch, but this solidified his case as a worldwide superstar.

Here are the best reactions from social media.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/shohei-ohtani-makes-history-becoming-first-mlb-player-in-50-50-club-social-media-reacts/ar-AA1qROQ3
He went 6 for 6 with 2 doubles, 2 stolen bases, 3 homers in a row, 10 RBI's.

And, from what I understand, he's also going to pitch in the playoffs.

Is there anything this man can't do in baseball?

Congrats to Shohei for this feat.

[newdayneeded]

1. Watch his first home run on youtube.

One of my fave videos. the whole team gives him the (a kidding) silent treatment.

[kentuck]

2. That is very impressive.

A great baseball player!

[Beetwasher.]

3. Yeah, Definitely on track for GOAT

Legendary status. Big deal in my house with my Japanese wife and kids.

[Tikki]

6. Big deal in this home with lifelong Dodger fans..

We all watched it on television as it happened and cheered very loudly.
And it's extra cool when you hear other people in the neighbourhood cheering.


The Tikkis

[MarineCombatEngineer]

8. He was great with the Angels,

but with the Dodgers, he has exploded to new heights.

[jmowreader]

4. He got picked off at third trying to extend a double into a triple

Since he already had a single and a double, followed by the three home runs, if he would have gotten on third safely he would have also hit for the cycle.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

5. He was so close to the cycle, that would've added to his magical night. nt.

[jeffreyi]

7. Plus he has a cute dog.

[BlueSpot]

9. Not a Dodgers fan but, damn!

[Tribetime]

10. Sorry I would just like to see cleveland win one championship in my lifetime

They've lost 5 World Series in a row.In the last two and games , seven extra headings talk about heartbreak

[sakabatou]

11. Well, I know who will react to this.

From top to bottom (left to right, top to bottom): Usada Pekora, Hoshimachi Suisei, and Gawr Gura.

[OAITW r.2.0]

12. I always thought you could hit HRs....or steal bases.

I didn't know you could do both.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

13. That's what some of the commentators were saying also,

guess he proved them wrong.

[patphil]

14. Until now, 40-40 was the best anyone could do. This guy's amazing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/40%E2%80%9340_club