Incredibly, Ohtani’s .655 slugging percentage is higher than last year’s .646. The three-time MVP has added nine doubles, four triples, and 11 stolen bases, positioning him for a second straight 30-30 season.

Shohei Ohtani made history at Dodger Stadium. He hit two home runs against the New York Yankees. Ohtani broke Gil Hodges' 70-year-old record. He now has 22 home runs in 57 games. Aaron Judge and Ohtani both hit solo home runs in the first inning.

Facing a rash of injuries to its pitching staff, baseball’s richest team is banking on the 30-year-old Japanese dual threat to resume his role as starting pitcher—and fast.