Shohei Ohtani WBC stats: Team Japan superstar blasts 3rd HR of tournament in semifinal loss to Venezuela
Shohei Ohtani WBC stats: Team Japan superstar blasts 3rd HR of tournament in semifinal loss to Venezuela originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Shohei Ohtani 's stardom has only grown in the World Baseball Classic.
Three years ago, Ohtani's ninth-inning strikeout of Mike Trout became his first signature moment, as he clinched the WBC title for Japan. Since then, Ohtani signed a record-setting contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers , won three consecutive MVP awards and set several records during his time in Major League Baseball. Ohtani's WBC success continued in 2026, as he hit three home runs in the tournament before Japan's elimination in the quarterfinals.
The third and final blast was a leadoff homer off Ranger Suarez that tied the quarterfinal against Venezuela and initially got Japan off to a strong start. OH MY GOODNESS š³ SHOHEI OHTANI HAS TIED THIS GAME š„ pic. twitter.
com/YFaWua02wC ā World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 15, 2026 Here's a look at how Ohtani fared in the World Baseball Classic. WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC HQ: Live scores | Updated standings | Full TV schedule Shohei Ohtani 2026 WBC stats Ohtani has played in two World Baseball Classics, one in 2023 and another in 2026. In both those tournaments, Ohtani starred as a hitter, while he only pitched during the 2023 WBC.
Batting : Year Games BA OPS HR RBI Hits Runs 2023 4 . 435 1. 345 1 8 10 9 2026 4 .