Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts anticipates Shohei Ohtani hitting a pitch at 120 mph, comparing his power to a strong father.
Firing on All Cylinders: The LA Dodgers are riding high, sitting pretty at 20-10 after unleashing a 15-2 whipping on the Miami Marlins. The game served as a perfect stage for Shohei Ohtani to slam his first home run in a while, launching one into the stands in the initial frame.
Ohtani took some time away from the team for the arrival of his little bundle of joy, and now his manager, Dave Roberts, reckons that Ohtani's newfound dad strength might catapult him to even greater success on the field.
"Since he's a father now," Roberts quipped last week, per the Associated Press (via ESPN), "we might just witness some anvil-crushing 120 mph exit velocities!"
Ohtani also chimed in on the feeling of finally sending one soaring over the wall.
"It was a lovely home run to bash my way back into contention for this match," Ohtani said through an interpreter on Tuesday. "I haven't hit one since becoming a father, so it was a real pleasure to knock this one out of the park."
Andy Pages continues his scorching streak against Javier Sanoja as Dodgers' MVP Shohei Ohtani finds his groove. In the ongoing saga of the Dodgers and the Marlins, Ohtani's muscle-flexing has been undeniably the star attraction.
Despite a brief dip (which, let's be honest, wasn't much of a slip for someone as phenomenal as Ohtani), he continues to rule the baseball landscape, and the Dodgers are crossing their fingers that this mighty talent will also take to the pitching mound at some point this season.
Ohtani hasn't hurled a pitch in an MLB game since his days with the Angels in 2023, but if he can rejoin the mound at any point this year, it could provide the Dodgers with a significant boost in the pitching department.
The Dodgers' pitching staff has had its fair share of injuries this season, with Blake Snell, Clayton Kershaw, and Ohtani himself falling victim.
But that hasn't stopped this powerhouse team from marching forward and amassing a solid record early in the season. A fatherhood transition didn't slow Ohtani down—in fact, it seems like it might have energized him even more. Keep your eyes peeled for some record-breaking performances from this unstoppable force of nature!
- The betting odds on Shohei Ohtani's performances might be favorably influenced following his return from paternity leave, given his impressive display after hitting his first home run in a while.
- The racing through the MLB standings continues for the LA Dodgers, with Shohei Ohtani contributing significantly to their 20-10 record after his recent home run.
- Ohtani's newfound 'dad strength' led to some intriguing comments from manager Dave Roberts about potential record-breaking exit velocities, hinting at Ohtani's strength on the baseball field.
- Alongside his batting prowess, there are high expectations for Ohtani to rejoin the pitching mound this season, particularly with the LA Dodgers dealing with several injuries in their pitching department.
- It's fair to say that even in the face of injuries to key players like Blake Snell, Clayton Kershaw, and Ohtani himself, the LA Dodgers have proved resilient, demonstrating great strength both on and off the field.
