National League Championship Game" "I spent 2 years on my own..." Ohtani was completely flat. Dodger MVP star talks about his experience

Shohei Ohtani. (File photo)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani is in a deep slump. MVP Mookie Betts has previously admitted that it is difficult to watch Ohtani in a slump. Before the G3 game of the National League Championship today, Betts once again talked about Ohtani's condition and shared his own views based on his own injury experience.

Ohtani personally responded to his low point yesterday: "It can only be said to be a matter of strength. Playing in that state for a long time may become a habit, causing the movements to become more and more deviated. There are many ways to adjust, whether it is to try to eliminate pain or improve movements to move yourself in the right direction. There should be more than one method."

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When asked about how difficult it was to adjust his striking movements after returning from injury, Baez responded with personal experience: "It's really difficult. It took me nearly two years to regain my normal feeling and get rid of those bad habits."

Baez said that even with injuries, players still want to play. Therefore, you will change the way you swing or use your body to allow yourself to play, and you will also make adjustments to avoid feeling pain during the game. "However, sometimes this will cause you to lose your original characteristics as a player. And it is often difficult to notice it."

Talking about Ohtani's difficult situation, Baez emphasized again: "Everyone has very high expectations for him, but he failed to meet these expectations, and his hitting performance was not like his usual performance. I really can't imagine how uncomfortable it is to be in such a situation. I know very well how he feels, and I know that he has been working hard."