Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday, and Major League Baseball almost immediately rolled out a collection of commemorative merchandise.
The Dodgers’ superstar became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season. Now available in the league’s online shop: 50-50 T-shirts ($37.99).
And lots more: 50-50 flags ($47.99), 50-50 water bottles ($34.99); 50-50 vinyl figure sets ($29.99); 50-50 towels ($27.99); 50-50 signs ($15.99), 50-50 pennants ($13.99) and three options for 50-50 silver coins ($99.99).
Ohtani has made more than a fair share of money for the Dodgers — particularly considering the presumptive National League most valuable player agreed to a $2-million salary this season — but the team missed out on additional revenue when Ohtani hit his 50th home run during Thursday’s game.
The Dodgers return home Friday, the start of a six-game homestand.
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