Shohei Ohtani Passes Babe Ruth in Pitching Strikeouts

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., on May 9, 2023. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Since Shohei Ohtani made his major league debut in 2018, the comparisons to Babe Ruth have been unrelenting.

On Tuesday night, May 9, the Los Angeles Angels two-way pitcher/designated hitter passed The Babe—at least in the eyes of Major League Baseball.