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Ohtani Surpasses Ichiro in On-Base Streak
11 Apr
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani achieved a 44-game on-base streak.
- He broke Ichiro Suzuki's previous record of 43 games.
- Ohtani also holds Suzuki's record for stolen bases.
Shohei Ohtani made baseball history on Friday night, extending his on-base streak to an incredible 44 games. This remarkable achievement placed him ahead of fellow Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki, who had held the previous record with a 43-game streak in 2009. Ohtani's current streak began on August 24th, encompassing the final 31 games of the previous season and continuing into the current one.
Ohtani has now surpassed Ichiro Suzuki in multiple categories. Earlier this 2026 season, Ohtani broke Suzuki's 2001 record for stolen bases by a Japanese-born player in a single season, achieving 59 steals compared to Suzuki's 56. Ohtani expressed admiration for Suzuki while growing up, making these milestones particularly significant.
This latest record highlights Ohtani's exceptional performance and versatility. His ability to consistently reach base and contribute offensively and defensively solidifies his status as a generational talent in baseball.
