Dec 14, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani stands with his agent Nez Balelo (left) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara at an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Shohei Ohtani’s ridiculous game on Thursday and absurd 50/50 achievement commanded the respect of some of his fellow MVPs.
Ohtani went 6-for-6 with 2 doubles, 3 home runs, 2 stolen bases, 17 total bases and 10 RBIs while leading his Los Angeles Dodgers to a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins in what many are calling one of the best individual games in MLB history. Not only did Ohtani put together arguably the best offensive game ever, but he did so while becoming the first 50/50 player in MLB history…