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Shohei Ohtani was on the disabled list at the end of the season due to inflammation of his left knee and right biceps and is currently participating in the playoffs.
Shohei Ohtani. (AP)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was affected by injuries. In 6 games in the playoffs this year, he had only 3 hits in 20 at-bats, all of which were short-range hits, and his batting average was only 0.150. Former Angels head coach "Wizard Coach" Joe Maddon, who once coached Shohei Ohtani, recently pointed out on the "MLB Network" program "MLB Now" that the last time he saw Ohtani in such a bad state was in 2020, when he had just returned from injury.
The last time Shohei Ohtani hit a home run was on August 18, US time. Since August 19, he has not hit a home run. During this period, his on-base rate was 0.294, his slugging rate was 0.209, and his strikeout rate was as high as 33%. Shohei Ohtani was on the disabled list at the end of the season due to inflammation of his left knee and right biceps.
Maiden pointed out on the "MLB Now" program that when Shohei Ohtani is in poor condition, his body will open too early, making it easier to chase and miss the swing. Maiden pointed out, "In this postseason, you don't see his normal swing. His swing looks very mechanical now, almost like a robot. Something is bothering him. There is no fluidity in the movement."
However, Maiden believes that Shohei Ohtani can bounce back at any time. "I really believe that it is possible for him to get back the feeling he needs with just one playing session. I know that he trains hard. Many times, the opportunity for breakthrough is just in a split second, which makes you realize: 'Ah, so this is it.' And then you think: 'How could I forget? This is what I did before.'"
Maiden pointed out, "Generally speaking, this kind of adjustment requires a period of time and a gradual process, but he knows himself very well. Therefore, as long as he recaptures that feeling at a certain moment, the situation may suddenly turn around completely."

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