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Ohtani Reaches 30th Pre-All-Star Home Run, Ties Dodgers Record

He will take the mound Saturday against the Houston Astros following his latest power milestone.

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Overview

  • He hit his 30th home run before the All-Star break for the fifth consecutive season, matching Cody Bellinger’s Dodgers mark for pre-break homers.
  • Ohtani leads the National League in home runs, slugging percentage, and OPS, and is tied with Aaron Judge for second-most homers in MLB.
  • The Dodgers have won 13 of their last 16 games to build an eight-game lead atop the NL West.
  • He has thrown four innings across three pitching appearances this season, featuring multiple pitches at 100 mph or more.
  • His next outing will be a scheduled start this Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the Astros.