By Jorge Hernandez
The Japanese Shohei Ohtani continues to elevate his legacy in the MLB. Now he achieved an impressive mark: Fifty three consecutive games getting on baseequaling a historical record within the Dodgers: the record set by Shawn Green in 2000.
The milestone was achieved in the duel against the San Francisco Giants, where Ohtani once again was a protagonist and key piece in his team’s offense, reaffirming his impact in the 2026 season.
This is how he achieved the mark against Giants
The historic moment came in the seventh inning, when Ohtani He hit an infield single off reliever Erik Miller. That play was enough to extend his streak and keep one of the season’s biggest stories alive.
His ability to find a way to get on base, whether with contact, discipline or reading the pitch, has made him an offensive reference for the Dodgers.
Ohtani goes for Duke Snider’s brand
The next objective is now clear. Shohei Ohtani is located alone 5 games to impose a new historical mark on the Dodgers.
The absolute record belongs to Duke Snider, who in 1954 managed to get on base in 58 consecutive gamesa figure that has endured for 72 years.
Since August 24, 2025, Ohtani has built this streak that now has him on the verge of making history within the franchise.
How many games is Ohtani missing from the all-time MLB record?
If he achieves the record with the Dodgers, the biggest challenge for Shohei Ohtani will be to seek the absolute record of the MLBa record that seems much further away.
The all-time record for consecutive games on base in the Major Leagues belongs to Ted Williams, who reached 84 consecutive games in 1949. With his current Fifty three games, Ohtani is one behind 31 games to equal that legendary figure, a mighty distance but one that, with the level of consistency he has shown, keeps him as one of the few players capable of dreaming of getting close to one of the most difficult marks in the history of baseball.
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