Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has made an impressive comeback to the mound on Saturday, marking his first pitching appearance since undergoing elbow surgery last year. The Japanese sensation, who has been rehabbing his pitching arm while making waves with his bat, has been rewriting the record books with his stellar performance this season.

In a historic feat, Ohtani reached the 40-40 club on Friday night with a two-out, grand slam in the ninth inning, becoming the sixth player in Major League Baseball history to achieve this milestone. Accomplishing this feat in just his 126th game of the season, Ohtani cemented his status as the fastest player ever to join the 40-40 club. Not content with that, he hit another home run on Saturday night, bringing his total to an impressive 41 for the season.

During the day prior to his impressive hitting display, Ohtani made his highly anticipated return to the mound at Dodger Stadium. Throwing 10 pitches in the bullpen, his every move was closely watched by a multitude of media outlets. It has been three months since the talented player underwent surgery on his elbow while still with the Los Angeles Angels. Following his recovery, Ohtani joined the Dodgers on a record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract.

Despite Ohtani's triumphant return to pitching, the team has made it clear that he will not be taking the mound for any games this season, even in the postseason. Ohtani has been primarily playing as a designated hitter, focusing on his exceptional batting skills. His ability to hit towering home runs and demonstrate exceptional speed on the bases was further highlighted on Friday night when he also reached 40 stolen bases with a steal in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.

As the regular season draws to a close, baseball fans around the world eagerly anticipate Ohtani's next feat on the field. With his historic achievements and unwavering dedication, Shohei Ohtani has undeniably become one of the most electrifying players in the game today, leaving audiences in awe and rewriting the record books with each passing game.