Shohei Ohtani won't pitch this season after major elbow surgery, but he can still hit. Here's why

That's because Ohtani is recovering from an injured elbow ligament - the ulnar collateral ligament - that often leads to a procedure colloquially known as Tommy John surgery.

If his first spring training game is any indication, Ohtani's hitting won't be hampered by his recovery.

Read at The Telegraph