The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing challenges early in the season, with star player Shohei Ohtani also experiencing a significant offensive slump. In a recent game against the Chicago Cubs, Ohtani had an opportunity to drive in runs but swung aggressively, missing a hittable fastball. Manager Dave Roberts pointed out this over-aggressiveness as a probable cause of Ohtani's struggles, noting his statistics have dipped below expectations despite still showing high potential. Changes in his personal life, including the birth of his daughter, may also be influencing his performance. Nonetheless, it’s early in the season, and Ohtani could regain his form soon.
"He had a fastball to hit and just got too big with the swing. Where all you need is a base hit right there... I think a little bit this series, and even that last game in Texas when he came back, there was a little over-aggressiveness."
"Ohtani has recorded three hits in his last 21 at-bats. He's slashing .261/.358/.489 with a .848 OPS... his expected numbers are still much higher, according to Baseball Savant."
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