Shohei Ohtani Returns, Kole Calhoun Out Versus Lefty
5 years agoLos Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is back as the designated hitter on Friday and is batting third against Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Drew Smyly. Outfielder Kole Calhoun will take a seat against the lefty, with Brian Goodwin in right field and batting ninth. Ohtani was hit by a pitch in the finger earlier this week and was given a rest day on Thursday. He's hit .276 against lefties the last two years, but only two of his 26 homers have come against them. Goodwin has swung the bat well in 2019 but not against lefties, hitting .192 with no homers in 26 at-bats. Fade him in daily lineups Friday night.
Source: Baseball Press
Source: Baseball Press