Los Angeles – Shohei Ohtani continues to demonstrate his worth on the diamond. The Los Angeles Dodgers star hit his 30th home run of the season on Tuesday night, contributing to the 6-1 victory over the White Sox. With this achievement, he becomes the first National League player to reach this figure in 2025. This home run marks Ohtani’s fifth consecutive season with at least 30 home runs, solidifying his position as one of the most consistent and powerful hitters in Major League Baseball. Furthermore, it’s the third time he has surpassed 30 home runs before the All-Star break, repeating what he achieved in 2021 and 2023.
The designated hitter had not had success in his first two at-bats against the White Sox’s starting pitcher, Shane Smith. However, in the fourth inning, with a 3-2 count and two outs, Ohtani hit a slider that sent the ball 408 feet away through right field. The exit velocity was 116.3 mph, with a flight time close to seven seconds.
This spectacular hit not only generated enthusiasm in Dodger Stadium, but also reaffirmed Ohtani’s impact on the season. Currently, he shares second place in home runs in all of Major League Baseball with Aaron Judge (30), surpassed only by Cal Raleigh (33) of the Mariners. The impact of Ohtani transcends his statistics. His combination of strength, discipline, and opportunism remains key to the performance of the Los Angeles team, which leads its division and seeks to maintain the pace in the second half of the season. Fans will have a new reason to celebrate this Saturday, when Ohtani takes the mound as a starter against the Astros, coinciding with his 31st birthday. It is expected to be another spectacle from the Japanese phenomenon.
