Shotime now joins 169 other players in the history of the game in hitting 300-plus homers in MLB.
He’s also the 18th active player to be in the 300 homers club.
Ohtani’s 300th home run
In the bottom of the first inning, Ohtani led off and blasted the third pitch from Michael Lorenzen into the centerfield bleachers.
Jul 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting his 300th career home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesJul 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits his 300th career home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesJul 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting his 300th career home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Ohtani’s line drive had an exit velocity of 112.2 mph and came on a 2-0 count.
It brings him to 20 homers on the season, which is a little off the pace he’s set the past two seasons.
Ohtani had 54 home runs in 2024 and 55 in 2025, though he’s taking a more pitcher-centered approach this season.
Jun 17, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jul 6, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Cameron is the Senior Editor for Dodgers Nation and LA Sports Report. He previously worked as a digital news producer for KTLA 5 News and a staff writer at the Beverly Press and the Camarillo Acorn. A native of Alabama, Cameron began his career covering high school sports for the Mobile Press-Register and Tuscaloosa News. He’s covered news in Southern California since 2017.
