Shohei Ohtani Records Historic 'Splash Hit' into McCovey Cove
On June 12 (June 13 JST), Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 32nd home run of the season, a go-ahead two-run shot, against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The ball landed directly in McCovey Cove behind the right-field stands, officially marking it as a "Splash Hit." This remarkable feat is a first for a Japanese player, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans and media alike. A "Splash Hit" is a unique MLB term referring to a home run ball that lands directly into McCovey Cove, located behind the right-field stands of Oracle Park, the home stadium of the San Francisco Giants. Strictly speaking, only home runs hit by Giants players are officially recorded as "Splash Hits." However, Ohtani's powerful blast transcended this definition and was widely recognized as a "Splash Hit." This historic home run, a go-ahead two-run shot off opposing ace Logan Webb, significantly contributed to the team's victory. Enthusiastic fan...