Dodgers Shohei Ohtani, dual-wielding workload and postseason challenge
Quick Look
- Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers started the season as a two-way pitcher and hitter for the first time in three years, but suffered from inflammation in his left knee and discomfort in his upper right arm in the second half of the season.
- He has not appeared as a pitcher since July, and his goal of participating in the postseason two-way game while healthy was not achieved.
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Why It Matters
Shohei Otani started last season as a two-way player, hitting and pitching, but suffered a series of injuries in the second half of the season. As a result, he stopped participating as a pitcher in July.
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers left a ``legend'' in last season's postseason (PS). In Game 4 of the National League Champion Series against the Brewers, he hit 3 home runs as a batter and pitched 6 scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. He showed off a performance that will go down in major league history.
Unlike last season, when he also did rehabilitation, for the first time in three years, he started the season with a two-way batting and pitching style. As he entered spring training in Arizona, USA, he was looking ahead to an exciting fall.
``If we can maintain the quantity of both pitching and hitting, I think we'll be able to reach a certain level of numbers.As a team, we're looking at PS the most, so the first thing we need to do is stay healthy.''
However, his body, which turned 32 in July, could not withstand the stress.
His left knee, where he steps forward when pitching, repeatedly suffered from inflammation, and he has not appeared as a pitcher since July. His right upper arm also developed abnormalities, and he was placed on the 15-day injured list in early September. PS will be attended by only batters. As a result, the goal I had said was ``the most important thing to do'' was not achieved.
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Open Questions
- Is there a prospect for a return to pitching in the 2025 season?
