Shohei Ohtani Carrying 1.42 ERA In May
3 years agoLos Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been fantastic on the mound so far in May. He's recorded a quality start in each of his three starts while pitching to a 1.42 ERA. He has tallied 23 strikeouts over the three starts while walking just four. Over seven outings on the year, Ohtani has a 34% strikeout rate, up from 29.3% last year. His 2.68 xERA ranks in the 84th percentile of the league and he's held batters to an average exit velocity of 87.2 mph, down from 88.4 mph last year. The 27-year-old phenom will make his next start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN