BOSTON — Under the lights at Fenway Park, Shohei Ohtani once again reminded the world why he sits alone on baseball’s modern-day throne.
With one ferocious swing, Ohtani crushed his 38th home run of the season, sending a towering shot into the night sky and deep into the Boston crowd — a majestic blast that silenced Red Sox fans and lit up the Dodgers dugout with pure electricity.
But this wasn’t just another home run. It was a statement.
Ohtani, who continues to dazzle with both bat and presence, now leads all of Major League Baseball in long balls and OPS. The Japanese sensation is not just hot — he’s scorching. Over the last 10 games, he’s batting over .400 with 7 homers and 17 RBIs, terrorizing pitching staffs coast to coast.
As Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the game:
“He’s doing things that don’t have historical comparisons anymore. He’s creating his own category.”
A Night of History – And Humility
After his home run cleared the Monster seats and bounced into the streets of Boston, Ohtani did not celebrate with theatrics. He simply rounded the bases with quiet determination — eyes focused, jaw set, as if he knew this was only a stepping stone to something bigger.
Behind the scenes, teammates say Ohtani has taken on an even stronger leadership role this month, often staying late in the cage and mentoring younger players on plate approach, pitch recognition, and even balance drills.
“You see the homers,” said Mookie Betts. “But what you don’t see is how much time he spends helping the team get better. He’s the most complete player I’ve ever seen — and the most selfless.”
Boston Fans Left in Awe
Even Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello, who gave up the homer, tipped his cap in the post-game press conference:
“You throw a 97-mph fastball in on the hands and he still turns on it like that? It’s… unreal. You almost just have to respect it.”
What’s Next? MVP Conversations Heating Up
Ohtani is now the clear front-runner in the NL MVP race. With 38 home runs, 89 RBIs, and a .323 batting average, his offensive numbers alone rival the best in baseball. And while he’s not pitching this season due to recovery from elbow surgery, his sheer impact at the plate may be enough to carry him to another MVP trophy.
If he continues this pace, 50 home runs is not out of the question — and in a season where the Dodgers are eyeing another deep postseason run, Ohtani could prove to be the ultimate October X-factor.
Final Word
In a city that reveres baseball legends, Shohei Ohtani just carved his name into the memory of every Boston fan who watched that ball sail into the stars. He isn’t just leading the Dodgers — he’s leading a revolution in how the game is played, and who dares to rewrite its limits.
Shohei Ohtani: 38 home runs. One mission.
The throne is his. And he’s not giving it back anytime soon. ⚾🔥