Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch In World Series
4 weeks agoLos Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will not pitch in the World Series against the New York Yankees, which starts on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani was never expected to pitch in 2024 after having right-elbow surgery, even after starting a throwing program before the regular season ended. The 30-year-old Japanese All-Star will be a part of LA's starting rotation in 2025, but we won't see him on the mound during the Fall Classic. At the plate, Ohtani has been a revelation in his first year with the Blue, becoming the first-ever player in MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. In addition to that impressive feat, he hit .310/.390/.646 with a 1.036 OPS, 130 RBI and 134 runs in 159 regular-season games. In his first taste of the playoffs, he's gone 12-for-42 (.286) with three homers, 10 RBI, 11 walks and 12 runs scored in 11 games played.
Source: MLB.com - Juan Toribio
Source: MLB.com - Juan Toribio