It was not only Shohei Ohtani who sparked discussion during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, 5-4.

He also passed the two players to ever reach base exactly 18 times in the World Series, Mickey Mantle and the slightly less immortal Marty Barrett. At 19 times on base, Ohtani matched David Ortiz in the 2013 World Series for second all time. The only player to ever reach more? Barry Bonds. In the 2002 World Series, Bonds got on base 21 times.

Ohtani will pitch Game 7 of the World Series on three days rest while also serving in his customary spot as leadoff hitter and DH.

Bonds drew 688 intentional walks, averaging an intentional walk once every 18.3 times he stepped up to the plate. Nobody has ever and presumably will ever come close to that mark. However, Ohtani is quickly becoming more fearsome for pitchers.

Alex Rodriguez apologized to Shohei Ohtani, saying he belongs in a higher league than MLB after his historic performance in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series.

Let's not forget, the last time Ohtani pitched, he gave up just two hits and struck out 10 batters in a game he also hit three home runs to help the Dodgers advance past the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Given what he's pulled off so far, it'd be foolish to start doubting what he's capable of now.