Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for On-Base Streak Among Japanese Players
Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki’s Japanese on-base streak record with 44-game run
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Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has set a new record for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player, reaching 44 games. This achievement surpasses Ichiro Suzuki's previous record of 43 games set in 2009.
- 01Ohtani's on-base streak reached 44 games, surpassing Ichiro Suzuki's record.
- 02The streak began on August 24 and includes the last 31 games of the previous season.
- 03Ohtani has reached base in all 13 games this season.
- 04He previously broke Suzuki's record for stolen bases in a season with 59.
- 05Suzuki's record for stolen bases was 56 in 2001.
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On Friday night, Shohei Ohtani, a prominent player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, broke Ichiro Suzuki's long-standing record for the most consecutive games reaching base by a Japanese-born player, achieving a remarkable 44-game streak. Ohtani's streak began on August 24 and continued through the last 31 games of the previous season, showcasing his consistent performance. He reached this milestone by hitting a single in the fifth inning against Kumar Rocker of the Texas Rangers. Ohtani's achievement comes after he previously surpassed Suzuki's record for stolen bases in a season, finishing with 59 steals, eclipsing Suzuki's 56 in 2001. Ohtani has expressed admiration for Suzuki, making this record particularly significant for him.
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Ohtani's record-breaking performance continues to elevate his status in Major League Baseball, inspiring fans and young players, particularly in the Japanese community.
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