What is Shohei Otani's condition? Dodgers take measures against “monster” and decide league championship S

On the 10th (11th Japan time), the day before the first game of Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series (NLCS), Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers held a training session in Milwaukee, USA.

The starting pitcher for Game 1 against the Brewers is right-handed pitcher Miziolowski, who is known as a "monster." His ERA is 1.80, which ranks first in the league. In June of this year, it recorded a speed of 105.5 mph (approximately 169.8 km/h).

The Dodgers were wary of this strong arm and conducted batting practice with some ingenuity. Set the pitching machine's ball speed to the fastest speed for free batting. I placed it 2-3 meters in front of the mound.

Otani, who usually practices batting indoors, volunteered to participate in this practice.

A total of about 70 swings divided into several sets. He also hit a home run with an estimated distance of approximately 140 meters, flying into the top row of the right field seats.

In the final stages of the game, he gradually moved his position at bat closer to the front. In the end, he stepped nearly a meter in front of the batter's box and took a stance.

Otani's condition has not improved. He appeared in four games in the district series against the Braves, totaling 13 at-bats with only two singles. Hitting coach Bates pointed out the power in his swing and said, ``You have to make sure that the head of the bat doesn't return too quickly.The first thing you need to do is make sure it feels comfortable when you set it up.''

They met the Brewers in the NLCS two years in a row. Last season, the Dodgers went 4-0.

At a press conference held that day, Miziorowski was asked about playing against Ohtani, and said, ``I have to pitch under the assumption that he is the best player in the world. I will believe in my pitch and win against him.''