Ohtani Hits the Longest Home Run of His MLB Career to Reach 30 This Season

Ohtani Hits the Longest Home Run of His MLB Career to Reach 30 This Season
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, Calif., on June 30, 2023. Ashley Landis/AP Photo
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani hit a 493-foot home run Friday night—the longest of his major league career— to become the ninth player to reach 30 homers in a season by July 1.

The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar drove a slider from Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry to right field in the sixth inning to get the Angels within 5–1. It was the longest home run in the majors this year.