Japanese baseball player, Shohei Ohtani, keeps making waves in the international arena, as he nears a long-standing record set by Babe Ruth. Ohtani has reached base in 50 consecutive games, leaving him just one shy of the legendary slugger's record. The Angels' star continues to impress with his all-round abilities and extraordinary statistical feats.

Baseball is considered a national sport in Japan, and Japanese players performing well internationally, particularly in Major League Baseball (MLB), are closely followed and celebrated. In the case of Shohei Ohtani, his unique dual ability as both a pitcher and hitter has drawn special attention and acclaim, making his pursuit of Ruth's record particularly significant.

In the US, Babe Ruth's records are seen as historic and breaking them is considered a significant achievement for any player, American or foreign. The admiration for Ohtani's performance is similar in both Japan and the US, given that he's approaching a record set by one of the game's all-time greats.