Watch: Shohei Ohtani hits record-breaking home run vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after a home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits record-breaking home run vs. Mets

By Adam Gretz | Last updated 4/22/24

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit an absolute tape measure job of a home run on Sunday afternoon, depositing an Adrian Houser pitch deep into the right field pavilion of Dodger Stadium to give his team a 2-0 lead.

That home run was an historic one as it was the 176th home run of Ohtani's career.

That makes him the all-time leader in Major League Baseball history among Japanese-born players, breaking a tie with former longtime New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui.

Here is a look at Ohtani's record-breaking home run.

Shohei Ohtani stands alone with the most Major League home runs ever by a Japanese-born player! pic.twitter.com/sSzlp2K3Wt
— MLB (@MLB) April 21, 2024

You know it is an impressive home run when the outfielder does not even bother to move or turn around. It was an absolute no-doubter of a home run by one of the game's greatest players.

Even though Ohtani is not pitching this season as he continues to recover from offseason surgery, but he is still proving to be an incredible investment by the Dodgers.

That home run on Sunday is already his fifth of the season and raised his season batting average to .362 while also giving him a 1.081 OPS.

Just for comparison, his career OPS is .921 while his single-season career high (set during the 2023 season) is 1.066. So in other words, he is hitting better so far this season than he ever has at any point in his already impressive career.

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