A New Era In Baseball: Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 Milestone

9. The first MLB player to have 50 home runs and 50 steals in a season is Ohtani, making this a historic 50-50.

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8. Highlights of the game: Ohtani steals two bases and blasts three home runs against the Marlins.

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7. Franchise Record: Overtakes Shawn Green's 49-home run Dodgers record.

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6. Ohtani prepares by studying pitchers in-depth in order to improve his skills.

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5. Will Smith commends Ohtani's excellent work ethic as a teammate.

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4. MVP Contender: Ohtani is the clear favorite to win the MVP title in the National League.

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3. Building a Legacy: It redefines baseball's adaptability and motivates players of the future.

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2. Playoff Hopes: The Dodgers' postseason influence is anticipated by fans.

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1. Modifying the Game: Contests conventional wisdom regarding player specialization.

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