Shohei Ohtani, Continues Smashing Records. Last week, Shohei Ohtani broke Babe Ruth's career pitching strikeout record. . Last week, Shohei Ohtani broke Babe Ruth's career pitching strikeout record. . Fox News reports that the achievement gives Ohtani the record for the most pitching strikeouts by a player with over 100 home runs. Fox News reports that the achievement gives Ohtani the record for the most pitching strikeouts by a player with over 100 home runs. This week, Ohtani became the first pitcher to reach base five times in a single game since 1964. Fox News reports that the last time a pitcher reached base five times in a game was when the New York Yankees' Mel Stottlemyre accomplished the feat on September 26, 1964. Fox News reports that the last time a pitcher reached base five times in a game was when the New York Yankees' Mel Stottlemyre accomplished the feat on September 26, 1964. I'm sure all those records come because the sample size is so small, so I don't really look too deeply into it, Shohei Ohtani, via Fox News. I'm sure all those records come because the sample size is so small, so I don't really look too deeply into it, Shohei Ohtani, via Fox News. While helping the Angels secure a 9-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles, Ohtani had four hits and a walk at the plate. While helping the Angels secure a 9-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles, Ohtani had four hits and a walk at the plate. One of those hits was a fourth inning three-run home run. This season, Ohtani is hitting .303 with 29 RBIs and nine home runs. This season, Ohtani is hitting .303 with 29 RBIs and nine home runs. He’s a once-in-a-generation player. Once in a lifetime, really, Adam Frazier, Orioles infielder, via Fox News. Special guy, and I’m glad to say I can compete against him, because it’s fun. He brings out the best in everyone, Adam Frazier, Orioles infielder, via Fox News. Special guy, and I’m glad to say I can compete against him, because it’s fun. He brings out the best in everyone, Adam Frazier, Orioles infielder, via Fox News