"Shohei Ohtani Equals Hideki Matsui's MLB Home Run Record"
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani matched Hideki Matsui for the most MLB home runs by a Japanese-born player, hitting his 175th career home run and leveling with Matsui. Despite a scandal involving his former interpreter, Ohtani remains focused and unfazed, continuing his impressive performance at the plate. Matsui, a former idol of Ohtani, expressed his admiration for the young player, and Ohtani received a signed baseball from Matsui, which he treasures.
- Shohei Ohtani matches Hideki Matsui for most MLB home runs by Japanese-born player The Athletic
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- Shohei Ohtani Just Tied Hideki Matsui For an Awesome Major League Record Sports Illustrated
- Shohei Ohtani ties Hideki Matsui for most home runs among Japanese-born players; DH slugs solo shot vs. Padres CBS Sports
- Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, faces bank fraud charges The Associated Press
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