Shohei Ohtani Sporting 44.1% Strikeout Rate On The Mound
3 years agoLos Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had a remarkable all-around game in his last outing against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. He pitched six shutout innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out 12. He also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored. Through three starts on the mound, Ohtani has a 4.40 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. The ERA took a big hit in his second outing, when he allowed six earned runs to the Texas Rangers. What's been most impressive for Ohtani so far, however, has been his strikeout prowess. He currently has a 44.1% strikeout rate with 26 strikeouts over 14.1 innings. He'll look to keep the whiffs coming in his next start against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN