Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Wins Award, Raising Impossible Standard Higher
Summary
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers was named National League Pitcher of the Month for April after pitching very well in five starts. He recently returned from major elbow surgery and has impressed by pitching effectively, showing strong recovery and performance.Key Facts
- Ohtani went 2-1 with a 0.60 earned run average (ERA) in April over five starts.
- He struck out 34 batters and allowed only 17 hits in 30 innings.
- Ohtani’s ERA of 0.60 or lower in five starts is the best for a Dodgers pitcher since 2019.
- He had major elbow surgery in September 2023 that combined a new internal brace technique with traditional Tommy John surgery.
- Ohtani did not pitch in games from September 2023 until June 2025 while recovering.
- The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract in December 2023, betting on his recovery.
- Returning to top pitching form after such surgery is difficult, especially after a second procedure.
- Ohtani has also been the Dodgers’ designated hitter for two seasons and has won two National League MVP awards.
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