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How far was Shohei Ohtani’s longest home run?
The Los Angeles Dodgers has done a 50-50 season proving that he is the real thing and the best MLB player at the moment.
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way sensation, continues to amaze baseball fans with his talent. Though he has been amazing this season, one of his other accomplishments his longest home run, a jaw-dropping 493-foot blast. The iconic HR was hit back in June 2023 against the Arizona Diamondbacks
Ohtani’s ability to hit such a massive home run is remarkable especially because of his ability to also be a star pitcher. Few players have been so great at both aspects of the game, to mind only Babe Ruth has been as great as the Dodgers player.
Longest home runs in MLB history
The record for the longest home runs in MLB history is held by a few legendary players. Here are some of the longest home runs ever recorded:
- Babe Ruth - 575 feet (1921)
- Mickey Mantle - 565 feet (1953)
- Reggie Jackson - 539 feet (1971)
- Adam Dunn - 535 feet (2004)
- Willie Stargell - 535 feet (1978)
- Dave Kingman - 530 feet (1976)
- Darryl Strawberry - 525 feet (1988)
- Jim Thome - 511 feet (1999)
Shohei Ohtani, became the first player in Major League Baseball to achieve a 50/50 season. Ohtani hit his 50th home run and stole his 50th base against the Miami Marlins, setting a new benchmark in the sport.
As Shohei Ohtani continues to make his mark on the sport, his achievements will undoubtedly be remembered alongside these legendary moments. His 50/50 season is a new chapter in the rich history of baseball, inspiring future generations of players to push the limits of what is possible.