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Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui’s record, both DH’s pay respects

Shohei Ohtani, LA Angels. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Current DH of the LA Angels, Shohei Ohtani, hit his league-leading 32nd home run on Wednesday.

That home run broke the record of most home runs in an MLB season by a Japanese-born player, which was held by the former DH of the LA Angels, Hideki Matsui.

Yes, he broke the record in just his 81st game of the season. He still has half a season left to keep clubbing home runs.

Hideki Matsui was quick to recognize what LA Angels’ superstar slugger, Shohei Ohtani, has accomplished.