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Shohei Ohtani tops most powerful Dodgers hits in MLB recent history. How does it compare?
Ohtani joined the Los Angeles franchise in the last MLB free agency, signing a historic 10-year contract for $700 million.
Shohei Ohtani continues to command attention in the current Major League Baseball season, showcasing his prowess both at bat and on the mound. He has connected with several hits, establishing himself as one of the offensive leaders in the league.
Over the weekend, Ohtani delivered a crucial double in the fourth game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals, securing the decisive run for victory.
Top 10 LA Dodgers hits in Statcast era
The following list shows the hardest hits in LA Dodgers’ recent history since captured from 2015.
115.8 - Ohtani
115.6 - Machado
115.3 - Seager
115.1 - Grandal
114.9 - Pederson
114.8 - Puig
114.6 - Puig
114.3 - Puig
113.9 - Pederson
113.9 - Ohtani
Measured in miles per hour
Note that the two Ohtani hits on the list came in the last two days.
How hard did Ohtani connect with historic shot?
From one of those opportunities, the Japanese player smashed a hit at 115.8 miles per hour, marking the hardest-hit ball in Dodgers history since the introduction of the automated Statcast tool in Major League Baseball in 2015. Ohtani surpassed the previous record held by Dominican Manny Machado, who hit a ball at 115.6 miles per hour in 2018.
Since then, the Dodgers have played 2600 regular-season matchups. Ohtani joined the Californian team in the recent MLB free agency and inked a historic 10-year contract worth 700 million dollars.