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To put Otani’s accomplishments in perspective, consider the exclusive clubs he not only entered but dominated. Hitting 35 home runs and stealing 35 bases in the same season, an accomplishment termed the "35-35 club," features incredible athletes like Willie Mays and Barry Bonds. However, this club is just a stepping stone relative to the renowned "40-40 club," which requires players to achieve 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases. Only five players—Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano, and Ronald Acuña Jr.—have ever reached this elite echelon, showcasing Otani's extraordinary capability by joining them seamlessly.