MLB Announces Career First for Shohei Ohtani During Dodgers-Twins

MLB Announces Career First for Shohei Ohtani During Dodgers-Twins originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Shohei Ohtani has spent much of his eight-year MLB career rewriting the history books. Ohtani, when healthy, plays both ways, serving as the Los Angeles Dodgers, full-time designated hitter as well as one of their starting pitchers. Not since the days of Babe Ruth has MLB seen such historic feats.

And while the baseball world has seemingly seen it all, whenever Ohtani comes to the plate, or mound, the record books are generally in danger. While Ohtani didn't make MLB history on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins, he did accomplish a rather impressive feat for the first time in his illustrious career.

Ohtani launched a 405-foot, two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Twins. Despite the Dodgers falling to the Twins 10-7, this was the first time in Ohtani's career he's hit a home run in four consecutive games.

MLB was quick to make the announcement on their official X account.

Shohei Ohtani homers in 4 straight games for the first time in his career! pic.twitter.com/JLKA7euC2p

— MLB (@MLB) July 23, 2025

Despite Ohtani's hot home run hitting streak, the Dodgers have dropped three of the four games Ohtani has homered. The Dodgers have actually lost 11 of their last 14 games.

The Dodgers still sit in first place in the National League West with a record of 59-43. They hold a 3.5 game lead over the San Diego Padres.

Ohtani's ninth inning blast on Tuesday was No. 36 on the season. He is now tied for the NL lead with Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman, Eugenio Suarez.

Ohtani is seeking to win the MVP award for the third consecutive season. He would join Barry Bonds as the only players in MLB history to win at least three consecutive MVP awards. Bonds won four straight from 2001-2004 as a member of the San Francisco Giants.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.