Shohei Ohtani's anticipated return to the pitching mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers is nearing, following a live throwing session that was slightly postponed. He now includes live batting practice in his routine, crucial for his recovery post-Tommy John surgery. Ohtani's fastball velocity ranged from 94-97, indicating strong progress. He plans to conduct these sessions weekly, highlighting the Dodgers' strategy of utilizing minor-league hitters during practice at home rather than relying on coaching staff, which suggests a collaborative environment for player development in the organization.
I'm going to do live BPs once a week moving forward," he said. "On the road, I'm sure it's going to be a little bit difficult to get quality hitters to stand in at times, but at home I should be able to get good minor-league hitters to stand in.
Ohtani's fastball velocity sat between 94-97, another encouraging sign as he works his way back from a second career Tommy John surgery.
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