""Last year, there was a slow build-up where you could argue that, or the truth is that he was more focused on the hitting because there wasn't much demand on the pitching side. And then right now, you start the season where he's at with the innings and pitches and all that stuff, that you could argue there's more focus on the pitching, and there's more demand on the pitching and what we're asking of him.""
""So there's got to be some cut into the bandwidth, production on the offensive side. That's just common sense. So how it translates to how he's been swinging the bat in the last week, how much of that is the pitching? I don't have an answer for that. But that's to be understood that there's some kind of cut into production given how much he's pitching.""
""I think he's a very smart player. Obviously, we know the talent, and I do think that there were some adjustments within at-bats. So he certainly deserves more leash and more opportunity than essentially anyone.""
""Roberts has noticed a more focused Ohtani behind the scenes in terms of game-planning and allowing his body to recuperate after starts.""
Shohei Ohtani has recently improved his batting performance, going 6-for-11 with two doubles, one home run, and two RBI in three games. Despite this, his overall statistics are lower than in previous seasons, raising concerns about his workload as a two-way player. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledges the need to balance Ohtani's hitting and pitching, suggesting that increased focus on pitching may impact his offensive production. Roberts remains patient, recognizing Ohtani's intelligence and talent as he adjusts to his dual role.
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