Shohei leads off with a home run and pitches 5 shutout innings. Ruth never did that.

[MarathonMike]

Ohtani continues to fill up the record books. He's the only player in MLB history to pitch and lead off with a home run in the same game. And he's done it twice.

 

[Lockback]

Ohtani continues to fill up the record books. He's the only player in MLB history to pitch and lead off with a home run in the same game. And he's done it twice.

We're really lucky to be able to watch his mastery. It's breathtaking.

 

[Harry Dresden]

he is not off to his usual start at the plate....only 8 hr's....

 

[Darkwind]

Meh. Dodger player. No one really cares. lol
The Dodgers are dead to many of us, particularly those of us who are SF Giants fans. haha

 

[Harry Dresden]

Ohtani continues to fill up the record books. He's the only player in MLB history to pitch and lead off with a home run in the same game. And he's done it twice.

thats because ruth never led off....

 

[westwall]

thats because ruth never led off....

Nor has Otani had to hit balls turned to mush by opposing pitchers. I wonder what Ruth could have done in this era?