"Mr. Ohtani pitched his first six major league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and never made the playoffs. He spent his first year with the Dodgers in 2024 exclusively as a designated hitter while recovering from 2023 elbow surgery. He excelled at the plate, becoming the first player in major league history with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, and helping the Dodgers win the World Series. He also won his third Most Valuable Player award."
"Now the Dodgers are trying to go back-to-back with Mr. Ohtani serving in the dual role as a slugger and starting pitcher. He'll bat left-handed against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez in Game 1 and remain as the designated hitter should he be relieved as a pitcher. There are those who believe Mr. Ohtani has already surpassed Ruth as baseball's greatest dual threat."
Shohei Ohtani makes a postseason pitching start while also serving as a position player, the first modern major leaguer to do both in the same postseason. He pitched six seasons with the Angels without a playoff appearance and spent 2024 with the Dodgers as a designated hitter while recovering from elbow surgery. He produced a historic 50 home run and 50 stolen base season, won the World Series with the Dodgers, and earned his third Most Valuable Player award. Ohtani will bat left-handed against Cristopher Sanchez and remain DH if relieved, fueling comparisons to Babe Ruth amid modern role specialization.
Read at The New York Sun
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