WATCH: “Bro is a legit freak” – Shohei Ohtani compared to Aaron Judge after Angels star CRUSHES longest HR in LA’s 6-2 loss against Diamondbacks, MLB Twitter reacts

Shohei Ohtani's monstrous home run creates a buzz on social media, draws comparisons to Aaron Judge.

WATCH: “Bro is a legit freak” – Shohei Ohtani compared to Aaron Judge after Angels star CRUSHES longest HR in LA’s 6-2 loss against Diamondbacks, MLB Twitter reacts

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge ( Image via MLB )

Shohei Ohtani stunned fans and analysts with a massive home run that soared an astounding 493 feet in a dramatic baseball matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ohtani’s career-long home run also solidified his spot among the exclusive group of players who have already hit 30 home runs in a season before the start of July.

Despite Ohtani’s amazing show of strength and talent, the Angels were unable to overcome the Diamondbacks, who won 6-2 thanks to Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s grand slam. Despite the loss, comparisons to Aaron Judge, another powerful slugger, have exploded on MLB Twitter as Ohtani’s name reverberates across the baseball world, sparking a rush of excitement and conversation.

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Shohei Ohtani’s breathtaking home run, which sent the ball soaring into the far reaches of the stadium, left onlookers in a state of amazement. Ohtani became only the fourth player in American league history to hit 30 home runs before the month of July, carving his name into the baseball history books.

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Shohei Ohtani’s epic home run sparks Aaron Judge parallels on Twitter

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge ( Image via MLB )
Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge ( Image via MLB )

The significance of Shohei Ohtani’s achievement cannot be understated, as he enters an exclusive group of baseball greats, including Babe Ruth and Sammy Sosa. Ohtani’s extraordinary accomplishments continue to enthrall baseball fans everywhere, and after launching an astonishing 15 home runs in the month of June alone, he now owns the Angels’ record for the most home runs in a calendar month.

The similarities between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge exploded on social media sites, especially MLB Twitter, as soon as word of Ohtani’s spectacular home run spread like wildfire.

Both Ohtani and Judge have exceptional power and are known for their humongous home runs. Thanks to Ohtani’s recent hit, the argument over who is baseball’s most exciting slugger has picked up steam once again. Fans, experts, and other athletes have all expressed their admiration on Twitter, igniting a fascinating discussion on the parallels and differences between these two extraordinary sportsmen.

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