Shohei Ohtani’s Dominant Strikeout Surge Shattered by Shocking Late Collapse in Spring Finale—What Went Wrong?
Compare that to his final batter of the fourth inning, when he reached as high 96 mph with his four-seamer and 97.3 mph with his sinker.
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Is that concerning for the Dodgers? A sudden drop in velocity can often be a red flag for injury, but in this case it seems more feasible Ohtani was simply stretched out a little longer than advisable.
How will Ohtani’s first full season in Dodgers rotation go?
Ohtani spent his first season with the Dodgers as a full-time hitter. He returned to the mound in June of his second season and spent much of the season under limitations, as the Dodgers were clearly more interested in ensuring he would be starting for them in the postseason.


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