Shohei Otani looks back on his withdrawal period and reveals, ``Spending time with my family saved me.''
Quick Look
- Shohei Otani looked back on the period when he was sidelined due to an injury and revealed that it would have been long and difficult for him to think alone, but he was saved by spending time with his family.
- Because of the pain in his right arm, he held his daughter with only his left arm, and laughs that he had no free time.
- His swing has become smoother, and he expressed confidence that he will be in sufficient condition for the postseason.
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Why It Matters
Shohei Ohtani was plagued by injuries during the regular season and last pitched on July 3rd. He suffered from poor batting and continued to play through pain.
Looking back on his time away from the front lines, Otani confessed that he was saved by spending time with his family. "If I was alone, I would have to spend a lot of time thinking about it, and it would be tiring." Instead of using her right arm, which was hurting, she held her daughter with only her left arm. "I didn't have any free time," he says with a laugh.
“His swing is getting smoother” = Dodgers Otani press conference Q&A – MLB
He was plagued by injuries during the regular season, and his last pitching appearance was on July 3rd. He also suffered from poor batting. "Playing through pain doesn't make you feel good. No one likes being in pain." The situation continued to go up and down, and he said, ``I wanted to find an answer to get better quickly.'' It was always frustrating.
Will he be able to demonstrate his long-hitting power in order to win the World Series for the third time in a row? He practiced in Kouhaku and actual combat formats, and also competed against his colleague Yamamoto. His feeling from his stance at the bat to his swing was excellent, and he exuded confidence, saying, ``I'm getting a lot better. I'll be in good enough shape.''
Expectations are high for Otani. Coach Roberts admitted that ``he's not 100%,'' but believes that ``Once the postseason starts, his concentration will increase even more. He'll show us something good.'' All for the sake of the autumn season. The look on Otani's face that said, ``I just want to concentrate'' showed his determination. (Los Angeles Jiji).
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Shohei Ohtani will be able to demonstrate his true long-hitting power in the World Series.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What will Ohtani's actual performance be like in the World Series?
- How long does it take to fully recover from a failure?
