Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Hits 473-Foot HR vs. Red Sox; Star Amazes Kershaw, MLB Fans
Andrew PetersJuly 22, 2024
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Shohei Ohtani seems to impress fans and his teammates in just about every game.
In his latest feat, the Los Angeles Dodgers star crushed a home run 473 feet with an exit velocity of 116.7 mph.
MLB @MLB473 feet and 116.7 MPH off the bat?
Ohtani is a a real Sho-man ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/H02RCWh0K1
Ohtani’s homer was the second-longest home run ever recorded at Dodger Stadium and was just a few feet shorter than the longest deep shot in the majors this year by Jorge Soler at 478 feet, which coincidentally happened on Sunday as well.
The homer marks Ohtani’s fifth long ball that went more than 450 feet this season, an unreal stat from one of the unbelievable players in the game.
After the crushed home run, fans were awe struck by Ohtani’s power.
MLB @MLBClayton Kershaw has seen a LOT of games at Dodger Stadium.
And he’s never seen anyone do what Shohei Ohtani did tonight 🤯 pic.twitter.com/RAqcRiWEQX
Ben Ross @BenRossTweetsShohei Ohtani. 473 feet. 116.7 mph. That’s as far as I’ve ever seen a ball hit at Dodger Stadium. pic.twitter.com/FEBMTbjIoK
Dodger Insider @DodgerInsiderShohei Ohtani’s 473 foot home run flew between the roof and the Daiso sign in left center field, according the fans in the area. It then had enough velocity to surpass the concourse and land in the walkway in Centerfield Plaza. This is where it flew through and the ball. pic.twitter.com/VtY4H58nij
MLB @MLBShohei is unbelievable pic.twitter.com/h69UfW4e4P
Isaac Azout @IsaacAzoutOhtani just cleared the bleachers at Dodger Stadium in right-center field.
473 feet. Unreal pic.twitter.com/yJh8isDHBx
Dodger Insider @DodgerInsiderShohei Ohtani just hit the ball out of the stadium! 473 feet.
Sarah Langs @SlangsOnSportsSHOHEI OHTANI IS THE ONLY PLAYER WITH MULTIPLE 450+ FT HR AT DODGER STADIUM UNDER STATCAST (2015)
IN A CAREER
AND HE NOW HAS 5 THERE THIS YEAR https://t.co/yo90cQA6U7
MLB Stats @MLBStatsAaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the AL & NL home run leaders.
They are also the only players to hit 30+ HR in each of the last four seasons. https://t.co/K28NSqj30o
Russell Dorsey @Russ_Dorsey1I haven’t done #RussCast in a long time, but Shohei Ohtani. Ball damn near left Dodger Stadium.
EV: 116.7 MPH
Distance: 473 feet
One of one. pic.twitter.com/hgywc96S7B
After the moon shot, Ohtani was humble about the kind of power he has, saying he just looks forward to hitting more homers in the future.
SportsCenter @SportsCenterShohei Ohtani put on the headset to chat about his mammoth 473-foot homer 🍿 pic.twitter.com/TmImZeSn5c
With Ohtani’s latest home run, he has now eclipsed the 30-plus home run mark on the year, marking his fourth consecutive season doing so. The star designated hitter is just behind Aaron Judge for the most homers belted during the 2024 campaign.
In his first season with Los Angeles, Ohtani has helped lead them to the top spot in the NL West at 58-41 on the season. The Dodgers are looking to make a World Series run after last year’s division series exit, and Ohtani could certainly be the difference maker.
