MLB》Otani’s Ghost and God Style is faced with a choice, and the US media proposes to draft an instruction manual

Shohei Ohtani. (File photo, Associated Press)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani started the season with the goal of playing two-point games throughout the season, but he failed to do so due to injury, which further affected his offensive performance and became one of the important reasons why the defending team was unable to win three consecutive championships. "The Athletic" Dodgers team reporter Fabian Ardaya said frankly that the Dodgers' usage in the regular season prevented Ohtani's body from being in optimal condition.

Shohei Ohtani started the season with a two-goal game for the first time in three years. "Pitcher Ohtani" performed brilliantly in the first half of the season, posting top-level statistics of 8 wins and an ERA of 1.79. However, affected by injuries to his right bicep and left knee, he will not pitch in the second half of the season and the playoffs. "Shohei the hitter" had 30 home runs, 81 RBIs, batting averages of .275/.377/.512, and an OPS of 0.889.

The injury also affected Ohtani's performance in the playoffs. He accumulated 26 at-bats in 8 games and only managed 5 hits. He contributed 1 home run and 3 RBIs. He also had the only 1 long hit and 1 stolen base. His hitting measurements were only .192/.323/.308, and his OPS was a miserable 0.631.

"The Athletic" Dodger team reporter Fabian Ardaya believes that the way the Dodgers used it during the regular season prevented Ohtani's body from being in the best condition. The team originally hoped that he could bring one or two miraculous performances in October, but it was not until the last minute that such a moment appeared with the 3-point cannon, and it was just that one time.

Adaya revealed that Ohtani had a serious knee problem before the All-Star Weekend. It cannot be said that all this was just caused by the injury, but what is certain is that Dodger's decision paid a price. Both the team and Ohtani put pitching work in a more important position, and such a decision increases the "risk."

Adaya's analysis pointed out, "Otani and the others prioritize the work of pitchers. Compared with hitting, pitching has a higher risk of injury. Moreover, even before the injuries occurred one after another this season, his condition was no longer the same as usual. After August, he has completely changed. Therefore, if you want him to continue to maintain his two-point flow, I think we must re-examine the schedule and game arrangements."

Talking about whether Ohtani Shohei should continue the second-hand style, Adaya said frankly that letting him maintain the second-hand style for the whole season obviously did not work. If the only goal is to win the playoffs, he should only be allowed to use the second-hand style for half a season.

Next year will be Shohei Ohtani's 10th season in the major leagues, which is a special milestone. Can he regain the glory of his peak period? If he is unable to show his true strength on both ends of the pitch, next year will undoubtedly be a crucial season for whether he can continue to challenge the second-hand style.