Shohei Ohtani Continues Unprecedented MLB Dominance

Dodgers star leads league in on-base streak and consecutive innings without an earned run

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting Shohei Ohtani's pitching motion and batting swing in overlapping, fragmented planes of vibrant colors, conceptually representing the multi-faceted nature of his historic performance.Ohtani's dual dominance as both a power hitter and elite starting pitcher has fans and analysts marveling at the unprecedented nature of his historic season.Los Angeles Today

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is putting together a historic season, leading the league in both on-base streak (46 games) and consecutive innings pitched without an earned run (28 2/3 innings). Ohtani is on pace for another 50-homer season at the plate while also emerging as an elite starting pitcher, a combination of skills never before seen in MLB.

Why it matters

Ohtani's dual dominance as both a power hitter and top-tier starting pitcher is rewriting the record books and challenging long-held assumptions about the limits of human athletic ability. His performance is captivating baseball fans and sparking discussions about whether we're witnessing the most talented player in modern MLB history.

The details

Through 15 games this season, Ohtani is batting .286 with 5 home runs, 10 RBIs and 13 walks. On the mound, he has made 2 starts without allowing an earned run over 12 innings, striking out 8 batters. Ohtani's current 46-game on-base streak has surpassed the previous record for a Japanese-born player set by Ichiro Suzuki.

  • Ohtani is scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday, April 16, 2026 against the New York Mets.
  • Ohtani set the new on-base streak record for a Japanese-born player on April 13, 2026.

The players

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani is leading the league in on-base streak and consecutive innings without an earned run allowed while also being on pace for another 50-homer season at the plate.

Ichiro Suzuki

The former MLB outfielder whose on-base streak record for Japanese-born players was recently surpassed by Ohtani.

Sarah Langs

An MLB reporter who has been consistently tracking Ohtani's historic statistical streaks throughout the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“Shohei Ohtani currently has: The longest active on-base streak in MLB (46 games). The longest active streak of consecutive innings pitched without allowing an earned run among SP in MLB (28 2/3 IP, h/t Elias Sports).”

— Sarah Langs, MLB Reporter

What’s next

Ohtani will look to extend his historic pitching streak when he takes the mound against the New York Mets on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The takeaway

Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented dual dominance as an elite power hitter and starting pitcher is redefining the limits of what's possible in Major League Baseball. His performance this season has captivated fans and sparked discussions about whether he is the most talented player in modern MLB history.