Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has continued to impress on the mound as he builds his pitch count.
Ohtani fired 68 pitches on Tuesday over five scoreless innings, striking out five while allowing just one walk. His outing was the fifth consecutive appearance where he threw over 65 pitches and just the second time that he was able to complete five innings. He has posted a 3.29 ERA and a 1.073 WHIP over 41 innings this season, striking out 54 batters with nine walks.
Although the Dodgers have been able to manage Ohtani’s workload as he is making his way back from his second elbow surgery, that would be more difficult in the postseason. However, the Dodgers and Ohtani may have a plan. As Michael Duarte from NBC L.A. relays, the Dodgers and Ohtani have discussed having the two-way star play in the outfield so he can be used as a reliever in the playoffs.
