How tall is Shohei Ohtani? Inside Dodgers star's height, weight and how he compares to other MLB stars

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Few players have captivated audiences in sports like Dodgers megastar Shohei Ohtani.

In his first season with Los Angeles, Ohtani had a season like no other. Ohtani finished the 2024 season with a .310 batting average, 54 home runs, 130 RBI and 59 stolen bases; he became the first player in MLB history to have a 50-50 season and the Dodgers won the World Series.

Los Angeles' roster has a handful of standouts littered across its landscape. None can eclipse Ohtani, blessed with the biggest name — and perhaps the biggest frame — on the roster.

Ohtani is a harrowing sight for opposition pitchers and hitters alike. He's a puppeteer of sorts when he's at the plate, capable of turning even the league's best gunslingers to rag dolls with the crack of the bat. His physique is a big reason why. 

With that, here's what you need to know about Ohtani's height, including how it compares to other big-league stars like Aaron Judge and Oneil Cruz.

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How tall is Shohei Ohtani?

Shohei Ohtani is listed at 6-foot-4, making him a giant when compared to the vast majority of the league's hitters.

His stature isn't quite otherworldly, though. Cruz (6-foot-7), Judge (6-foot-7) and James Wood (6-foot-7) stand as position players who tower over the Japanese supernova. There's also a gaggle of hurlers who eclipse Ohtani's height, from Sean Hjelle (6-foot-11) to Trevor Megill (6-foot-8).

Ohtani's height isn't the standout attribute of his game. His power, contact skills and speed — coupled with the eye-catching arm talent — all serve as more effective markers of Ohtani's greatness.

Still, his frame is compelling. Ohtani has seemingly coaxed every bit of athleticism out of his physique since getting his start in professional baseball in the early 2010s. Not only is he powerful at the plate — Ohtani averaged 95.4-mph exit velocity on batted balls this season, thid in MLB behind Cruz and Judge. But Ohtani also is something of a track star on the base paths, nabbing 59 steals in 2024 while posting an average sprint speed of 28.1 ft/s. 

To accomplish what he did on the bases is remarkably impressive, especially when considering Ohtani's slugger-like build.

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Tallest MLB hitters

Shohei Ohtani has some ways to go if he wants to surpass the likes of Wood, Cruz and Judge as some of baseball's tallest-ever hitters.

Aaron Judge with O’Neil Cruz…yes Cruz is blocking out Judge pic.twitter.com/vY0OfwDXnl

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Judge became the 11th position player in MLB history listed at 6-foot-7 or taller when he debuted in 2016, Stats LLC reported at the time. Cruz was the 12th such player when he debuted in 2022. Wood became the 13th position player to stand 6-foot-7 or taller upon his debut in July.

Richie Sexson (6-foot-8), Tony Clark (6-foot-8) and Nate Freiman (6-foot-8) are considered the tallest true position players in MLB history, though Sexson's height was listed by some as 6-foot-7.

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Tallest MLB pitchers

It's much more common for pitchers to stand amongst the trees. There were 18 active pitchers listed at 6-foot-7 or taller in May alone. According to MLB.com, the average big-league pitcher stands at 6-foot-3, while the average Cy Young winner is 6-foot-4. Shohei Ohtani is in good company on that front, then.

There are plenty of pitchers past and present who claim titan-like status, at least when it comes to their stature. Hjelle is the most notable example as of late. His 6-foot-11 frame seems better suited to the hardwood as opposed to the baseball diamond.

Hjelle is one of three baseball players to stand at 6-foot-11. He's joined by Baseball Hall of Famer and five-time Cy Young winner Randy Johnson and former MLB journeyman Jon Rauch.

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Shohei Ohtani career stats

Shohei Ohtani is already off to a remarkable start to his MLB career, particularly having made himself among the league's most dominant hitters dating back to winning his first MVP in 2021. He won a third MVP in 2024 and seems a lock to capture his fourth after having another 50+ home run, 100+ RBI season in 2025.

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— MLB (@MLB) September 25, 2025

Here's a look at his hitting stats.

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