Scouting Report: Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers | DH
Overall
Summary
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
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