MLBShohei Ohtani Passes Babe Ruth in Pitching Strikeouts00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintLos 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 SportsField Level Media5/10/2023|Updated: 5/11/2023Since 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.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentField Level MediaAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesVikings, Chiefs Owners Donating to Texas Flood Recovery EffortsJul 10, 2025Lionel Messi’s Hat Trick Helps Inter Miami Set Major League Soccer’s Points RecordOct 19, 2024MLB Roundup: Shohei Ohtani Sparks Dodgers’ Rally vs. PadresOct 06, 2024MLB Roundup: Yanks Fall to Pirates, Still Land AL’s No. 1 SeedSep 29, 2024Related TopicsLos Angeles AngelsBabe RuthShohei Ohtani
