In an exciting twist for baseball fans, if Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani manages to hit 57 home runs while also stealing 57 bases this season, Heinz Ketchup has pledged to release 57 exclusive bottles to celebrate this milestone! And that’s not all—Ohtani would also win free ketchup for life!
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Heinz took to social media to announce the promotion, saying, “If the first 57-57 season happens, we’re commemorating it with 57 limited-edition bottles and free ketchup for life. Stay tuned for details on how you can get one if history is made!”
If Shohei Ohtani reaches a 57-57 season, Heinz Ketchup will give away 57 limited-edition bottles in honor of him to go with free ketchup for life.
Ohtani currently sits at 54 home runs and 57 steals, so he needs 3 home runs over the next 2 games to reach this! pic.twitter.com/wambby2YmA— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) September 28, 2024
Currently, Ohtani has tallied 54 home runs and 57 stolen bases, with just two games left in the season against the Colorado Rockies.
In his last game, a thrilling 11-4 win, Ohtani not only led with a four-hit performance but also made history by breaking Ichiro Suzuki’s record for the most stolen bases in a single season by a Japanese player.
And while Ohtani has already helped the Dodgers clinch the National League West title, he’s eyeing more personal glory. He needs just three more homers to join the exclusive 57-57 club.
Completing this accomplishment could also position Ohtani for a potential Triple Crown. He leads MLB with 54 home runs and 130 RBIs, but he’s in a tight race for batting average with Luis Arraez from the Padres, who currently sits at .314, while Ohtani is at .309.
Arraez managed to hold his average with a solid 3-for-5 outing on Friday. However, as he continues to play, Ohtani’s chances of surpassing him could increase in the next two days.
Even though he only made $2 million from the Dodgers this season, Ohtani is the highest-paid player in baseball thanks to endorsements exceeding $60 million. His impressive list of sponsors includes Fanatics, New Balance, Nishikawa, Seiko Watch, and Salesforce, making his off-field earnings a league above his nearest competitor, Bryce Harper, who earns $7 million from endorsements.
Should Ohtani reach the 57-57 goal, it could add yet another lucrative endorsement to his portfolio with Heinz Ketchup. His phenomenal season continues to demonstrate that he’s an athlete without limits.