Shohei Ohtani continues his 2026 campaign as the only active player who starts on the mound and bats cleanup. Every game is a first draft of history.
Ohtani went 2-for-18 at the plate this week with one home run and two RBI. His season numbers remain strong at .288 with 30 home runs and a 1.79 ERA, which is rare at any level of professional baseball.
Hitting · How he's doing this season
Second-best in all of baseball — and the season isn't over yet.
Through 125 games, Ohtani is hitting .288 with 30 home runs and 80 RBI, putting him on pace to clear 100 RBI by October. When games are on the line, he gets better — hitting .305 with runners in scoring position.
Pitching · How he's doing this season
An 1.79 ERA — the kind of number that makes hitters lose sleep.
In 14 starts, Ohtani has held opponents to fewer than two runs in 20 of them — that's dominant. His 1.79 ERA over 85 innings isn't a hot streak. It's a statement.