Summary
Shohei Ohtani, a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player and World Series champion, faced criticism for his transition time from hitting to pitching during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Some opponents feel Ohtani's warm-up time is unfair, but Major League Baseball rules state he's not breaking any rules.
Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Ohtani is a four-time MLB Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- He played in a recent series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Ohtani gets criticized for taking extra time when switching from hitting to pitching.
- MLB rules allow extra time if the player is on base, on deck, or batting.
- The designated hitter rule means only Ohtani is affected this way.