The article discusses the challenge pitchers face when confronting Shohei Ohtani, highlighting his extraordinary talent and impact on the game. It emphasizes that while Ohtani is a hitting powerhouse, pitchers can still find ways to succeed against him by treating him like any other player. Interviews with pitchers reveal their respect for his talent while also noting that success depends on execution and balancing the mental aspect of the game. Despite Ohtani's impressive numbers, Mets pitchers have managed to contain him in their recent encounters.
"Hitters are good, but they fail a lot because that's the nature of the game. If you're obsessing over any one hitter and putting them on a pedestal, then you're shrinking yourself."
"He's just another hitter," David Peterson said late last month after striking out Ohtani three times in one game.
"I enjoy facing him . . . It's fun," added Paul Blackburn, with a small smile.
Ohtani came into Wednesday slashing .288/.386/.653 with 39 RBIs, and was tied with the Mariners' Cal Raleigh with an MLB-leading 23 home runs.
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