Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is experiencing a significant early-season offensive slump in 2026, hitting .240 with a .797 OPS through 38 games, well below his historical standards. However, his pitching has been exceptional, posting a 0.82 ERA with 42+ strikeouts and earning NL Pitcher of the Month honors for March/April. The Dodgers have strategically rested him from the lineup on pitching days and gave him a two-day break to address fatigue and mechanics issues. After the rest, Ohtani showed signs of recovery, batting 6-for-13 with 7 RBIs in a three-game sweep of the Angels. Manager Dave Roberts attributes the offensive struggles to the physical and mental toll of balancing two-way duties, noting this is the most out of sorts Ohtani has looked offensively as a Dodger.
Strengths
- + Historic pitching performance with 0.82 ERA and dominant strikeout rate
- + NL Pitcher of the Month award for March/April
- + Signs of offensive recovery after strategic rest period
- + 6-for-13 performance with 7 RBIs in Angels series showing renewed production
- + Strong exit velocity (105.9 mph) on recent home run indicating mechanical improvement
- + Excellent ground ball rate (53.4%) and pitch command on the mound
- + Team confidence in his ability to bounce back with proper management
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Shohei Ohtani is a designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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