If the Los Angeles Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to give up pitching and be an everyday outfielder in the future, two persons familiar with Ohtani's thinking say he'd likely be amenable. Ohtani obviously loves hitting, and is perhaps the best in the game to do it, but those close to him say that he doesn't have the same passion for pitching as hitting. He does both simply because he can do it.
Ohtani's transition to a full-time position player is most likely not going to happen, at least not right away. The Dodgers would be doing themselves and Ohtani a disservice if they didn't at least give him a shot to show what he can still be capable of as a pitcher in the future. Toward the end of his contract is where this argument holds more weight. It could be a decision that is made as a way to extend Ohtani's career longevity down the line.
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