Shohei Ohtani, recently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is making a return to pitching after his remarkable stint as a hitter, becoming the first MLB player to record 50 home runs and stolen bases in a season. After two years off the mound, he recently participated in live batting practice, feeling positive about his performance. Ohtani noted he could reach higher speeds due to adrenaline but intends to manage his throwing velocity. He plans to practice live batting sessions weekly to ensure his continued progression back to the mound.
I haven't thrown (to hitters) in a while, so it was nice to be able to feel like I was a pitcher. I just kind of remembered those days when I used to have a lot of good memories as a pitcher.
I am aware that I do throw a little harder when there is a hitter in the box. I try to keep it 93-4, but I know I was touching 96 and 7s, which I wanted to not do.
It was a really good first step, and looking forward to the next one.
I'm going to do live BPs once a week moving forward.
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