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Shohei Ohtani Is the Best and Worst Player Currently on the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Is the Best and Worst Player Currently on the Dodgers

Summary

Shohei Ohtani is currently the best pitcher on the Los Angeles Dodgers but has been struggling as a batter recently. While his pitching has improved greatly, his hitting has been very poor, causing challenges for the team in how to use him.

Key Facts

  • Ohtani is considered the best pitcher in baseball right now.
  • His pitching includes very fast fastballs (101 MPH) and slow curveballs (68 MPH).
  • Ohtani has won back-to-back National League MVP awards.
  • He has helped the Dodgers win two World Series titles.
  • Recently, Ohtani’s batting has been very bad, with poor performance at the plate.
  • His struggles as a hitter are causing problems for the Dodgers’ lineup decisions.
  • The team is unsure whether to reduce his pitching to help his batting or give more playtime to other hitters.
  • Ohtani is uniquely both the team’s best and worst player depending on whether he pitches or bats.
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