In two seasons with the Dodgers Shohei Ohtani has rewritten the record book as he now owns the top 2 home run seasons in franchise history – both times hitting over 50.
Who held the Dodgers single season record for most home runs with 49 before Ohtani broke it last season?
Duke Snider
Gil Hodges
Reggie Smith
Shawn Green
Roy Campanella
If you said Shawn Green, Yes! The Dodgers outfielder had a career year in 2001, batting .297 with 49 home runs and 125 RBIs which included 7 home runs in a 3-game span. Here’s a link to home run No. 49. https://www.mlb.com/video/shawn-green-s-49th-homer-of-01