Shohei Ohtani has opened the 2025 Major League Baseball season on a torrid pace. After posting the first 50-50 season (54 home runs and 59 stolen bases) in MLB history in 2024, Ohtani continues to show the world his incredible offensive abilities are no fluke.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani narrowly avoided being struck by a foul ball from teammate Mookie Betts during a game against the Colorado Rockies on April 17, 2025. This incident occurred shortly after Ohtani hit his sixth home run of the season,

In one corner, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 210 pounds, is Shohei Ohtani, hitter, pitcher and three-time unanimous MVP. In the other corner, standing 5-10 and weighing 175 pounds when fully nourished,