When Shohei Ohtani (30, LA Dodgers), a Japanese baseball genius, created a syndrome as a pitcher in MLB (US Professional Baseball), this curiosity spread among fans. “What if he focuses on just one thing?” This desire came to unexpected fruition when Ohtani underwent right elbow ligament fusion surgery last September and declared a ‘hiatus’ as a resource for the 2024 season.
Ohtani, who focuses on batting, is powerful. Ohtani appeared as a designated hitter twice in an MLB home game against the Atlanta Braves (Dodge Stadium, California, USA) on the 6th and did well with 4 hits in 4 at-bats (2 home runs) . again in his last at-bat, highlighting his ‘firepower display’. Notably, the last home run had a distance of 141 meters, which was the longest home run hit by Ohtani this season. Of the five hits the team recorded that day, four were credited to Ohtani. The Dodgers went 5-1 and held first place in the National League West (23 wins, 13 losses, 0.639 winning percentage). Ohtani said, “Our team is showing good performance in general,” and “I think that’s why I can swing the bat with more confidence on the plate.”
Shohei Ohtani hits his 10th home run of the season. / USA Today Yonhap News
Ohtani’s precise batting marks are second to none. His batting average was 0.364 (52 hits in 143 at-bats). He currently has 10 home runs, 25 RBI, and 7 stolen bases. He ranks first in MLB in hits, doubles (14), home runs, batting average, slugging percentage (0.685), and OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage of 1.111). He shows strong performance whether he is a left-hander (0.328 batting average) or a right-hander (0.390). It is no surprise to say that he is the hottest hitter in MLB right now. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, “Ohtani is performing like never before. “I hit him regardless of the snow or game time he was facing,” he said, sticking his tongue out.
Shohei Otani and Teosca Hernández. / AFP Yonhap News
Dodgers fans are excited, with comments such as “Ohtani needs to remember he’s a rehab facility” and “Ohtani has started monster mode.” right-hander moves his left hand, extends his left arm with force when he bats, so there is relatively less pressure on his right arm, which makes a pulling motion, so he does not ‘ will only appear as a bat this year. He is expected to not be seen playing as a pitcher until after 2025.
Ohtani, who has been playing for the LA Angels, a low-ranking team, and has never been able to play in the fall baseball season, is taking the lead in the team’s collective success. to heavy hitters such as Mookie Betts (32) and Freddie Freeman (35). If things continue like this, Ohtani’s dream of winning the World Series could soon come true.
2024-05-06 06:43:57
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