Will Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Pitching Debut Shatter Strikeout Records in Epic Padres-Dodgers Showdown?

But, Shohei’s notable pitching props are 1.5 strikeouts (Over +105, Under -140) and 0.5 walks (Over +125, Under -180). Based on his 11.4 K/9 career average, Ohtani should strike out 2.5 Padres if he pitches two innings Monday. Per Statcast, Showtime has a 30.8% K-rate in 52 career plate appearances vs. current San Diego hitters. 

He mowed down five Padres on the fourth of July in 2023, including former San Diego All-Star Juan Soto twice, who has the best eye in baseball. That’s neither here nor there since that was almost two years ago and Soto has taken his talents to Flushing, Queens. However, it does indicate how nasty Shohei’s stuff can be. 

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