Shohei Ohtani Passes Babe Ruth for Historic On-Base Streak

Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

“It’s ironic that two two-way players, and arguably two of the best of all time [crossed paths on the leaderboard],” Roberts said. “It’s a tremendous streak. It’s hard to get on base, certainly when everyone’s trying to target you. This streak is one of the great ones, and hopefully he can keep it going.”

Perhaps most notable, though, is that Ruth accomplished his streak after he’d largely stopped pitching. Ohtani continues to serve as a starting pitcher and a designated hitter, though some in baseball disagree with the rules regarding that.

Who can Shohei Ohtani pass next with his on-base streak?

Ohtani’s next target is on the Dodgers franchise leaderboard.

Ohtani could tie Shawn Green’s streak of 53 games getting on base Tuesday night, then pass it on Wednesday.

After that, Duke Snider’s 58 straight games would be the only Dodgers streak ahead of him.

The MLB record is a much more daunting prospect, though passing Snider at 58 — and the Texas Rangers’ Will Clark, who’s tied with him — would put Ohtani on the cusp of joining some very impressive names.

At 60 games is Jim Thome, then Mark McGwire at 61 and Orlando Cabrera at 63.

After that, it’s just two legends.

Ted Williams has a streak of 73 consecutive games getting on base, topped by Joe DiMaggio at 74.

The only player to best DiMaggio was actually Williams again at 84, a feat he accomplished seven and a half years after his 73-game streak.

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