Shohei Ohtani, the dynamic two-way player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw his impressive streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts come to an end in Sunday's NL Championship Series opener against the New York Mets. Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months when Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez threw him out at second base, marking the Dodgers' final out of the second inning.
Ohtani had earlier contributed to the Dodgers' lead with an RBI single off Kodai Senga, which helped propel his team to a 3-0 advantage and ultimately led to the Mets starter being replaced.
This rare occurrence of Ohtani being caught stealing harkened back to July 22 when San Francisco's Patrick Bailey was the last catcher to successfully throw out the speedster at second base. Despite this blip in his stolen base record, Ohtani's overall performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable.
Ohtani made history by becoming the first player to achieve a 50-50 season, showcasing his exceptional skills both at the plate and on the basepaths. He led the National League with an impressive .310 batting average, along with an astounding 54 home runs and 130 RBIs. Additionally, Ohtani displayed his speed by stealing an impressive 59 bases in 63 attempts throughout the season.
It is worth noting that Ohtani did not pitch during this season due to recovering from elbow surgery, focusing solely on his offensive and baserunning contributions to the team.
Shohei Ohtani's versatility and outstanding performance have solidified his status as one of the most electrifying players in Major League Baseball, captivating fans with his exceptional talent and unique two-way abilities.
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