Shohei Ohtani Will Make Spring Training Start Feb. 28
2 years agoLos Angeles Angels starting pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will reportedly make a Spring Training start on Tuesday, February 28, per a tweet from MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger on Wednesday. According to Bollinger's tweet, Ohtani "was originally slated to start March 1." Also per Bollinger's tweet, the veteran will also serve as the designated hitter in Sunday and Monday's contests. The 28-year-old made 28 starts last season for the Angels, logging a 2.33 ERA and a 2.40 FIP in 166 innings while adding 219 strikeouts and surrendering 44 walks. At the plate, he hit.273 with a .356 on-base percentage, 34 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 666 plate appearances.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
Source: Rhett Bollinger