Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers), who is limited to hitting this year after undergoing elbow surgery, touched 150 mph on a bullpen pitch.
Ohtani threw 25 balls out of the bullpen on Friday (July 15) before the visiting Atlanta Braves of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Baseball World Series at True East Park in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
“Ohtani threw the most bullpen pitches since his surgery, throwing the fastest ball at 93 miles per hour,” according to Japanese media outlets including Sportshochi.
Before his elbow surgery, Ohtani was throwing fastballs approaching 160 kilometers per hour.
While it's nearly 10 miles per hour slower than his top velocity, the fact that Ohtani threw a 150 mph fastball during his rehab is good news for fans waiting for a “two-hitter.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts excited Dodgers fans on Thursday when he said, 카지노사이트 “I hope the possibility of a postseason appearance motivates him in his rehab,” adding, “I don't think the chances of him pitching in the postseason are great, but they're not zero.”
With Tyler Glasnow out for the rest of the season with elbow soreness and Clayton Kershaw suffering from a toe injury, Ohtani's bullpen work is especially welcome after a string of injuries to Dodger pitchers.
Ohtani announced the news before the game, but he was just 1-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout against Atlanta in the leadoff spot.
Ohtani, who has 47 home runs and 48 stolen bases, closing in on becoming the first MLB player to reach 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, hasn't added a home run or stolen base in his last two games.
The Dodgers are now 1-10 all-time against Atlanta.