SHOHEI OHTANI JOINS IMMORTALS: Becomes Only the Third Player in MLB History to Record 15 HR, 27 RBI, and 31 Runs in a Single Month — Standing Tall with Legends Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle
In a league built on legends, Shohei Ohtani just added his name to a club so exclusive, it includes only two other men — Mickey Mantle (1956) and Babe Ruth (1928). That’s right. With a jaw-dropping performance in May, Ohtani became only the third player in Major League Baseball history to hit 15 home runs, drive in 27 RBIs, and score 31 runs in a single calendar month.
Let that sink in.
Only Babe Ruth. Only Mickey Mantle. And now, Shohei Ohtani — the two-way phenom who continues to bend the laws of baseball, defy expectations, and write his own mythological chapter in MLB history.
What Ohtani did in May wasn’t just great — it was generational, even era-defining. He didn’t just hit home runs; he launched them with purpose, crushing pitches into the upper decks with the kind of violence that echoes through ballparks. His presence at the plate was pure electricity. Every swing carried history. Every at-bat felt like an event.
And the numbers weren’t hollow. Ohtani’s 27 RBIs helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers to key wins, while his 31 runs scored reflected a complete and relentless offensive dominance. Pitchers feared him. Fans flocked to see him. And the baseball world stood still every time he stepped into the batter’s box.
These aren’t just numbers — they’re milestones previously only achieved by the most iconic names in the sport. Babe Ruth, the Sultan of Swat. Mickey Mantle, the Yankee legend with thunder in his bat. Now, Ohtani stands shoulder-to-shoulder with these giants — not as a follower, but as a peer.
And what makes it all more remarkable? Ohtani is doing this in an era of elite pitching, velocity, and data-driven defenses. He’s not benefiting from a soft schedule or low-level competition. He’s dominating in a time when pitchers throw 100 mph with movement, and scouting reports break down every swing.
He’s not just making history — he’s making it against the best.
Social media exploded with reactions after MLB the Underdog reported the feat. Hashtags like #VamosDodgers, #DodgersEnEspañol, and #PuroDodgers were flooded with awe and praise. Fans from Tokyo to Los Angeles are calling it what it is — madness, magic, and magnificence all wrapped into one player.
Shohei Ohtani is more than just a baseball player. He’s a movement. He’s a force of nature. He’s something baseball has never seen before — and may never see again.
And in May 2025, he did something so rare, so unbelievable, that it earned him a seat at a table reserved only for baseball’s most mythical legends.
Shohei Ohtani didn’t just join Ruth and Mantle — he’s carving out a legacy that may one day surpass them.
