Shohei Ohtani Throws Fastest Pitch of MLB Career in Third Mound Start for Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound for his third MLB start after nearly two years, throwing his fastest pitch at 101.7 mph over two scoreless innings against the Royals.
- After undergoing a second Tommy John surgery in September 2023, Ohtani's recovery was prolonged amid a league scandal that threatened his reputation, leading to a nearly two-year pitching hiatus.
- Shohei Ohtani threw 20 strikes in 27 pitches, with a season-high 101.7 mph fastball, retiring Royals in order in the second inning.
- Ohtani's return shifts Dodgers' rotation reliance, energizing MLB observers and fans who anticipate his ongoing impact and legacy.
- Looking ahead, Ohtani's return cements his legacy as a two-way star and inspires athletes facing adversity beyond baseball.
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One thing was clear after Sunday’s Dodgers‘ game against the Royals: Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher, is definitely heating up. Taking the mound for just the third time, the two-way phenom delivered his most electric pitching performance yet in a Dodgers uniform. With raw power, sharp command, and a record-setting fastball, Ohtani reminded everyone exactly what he’s capable of. The 9-5 loss may sting, but Ohtani’s outing was a win in itself for the t…
Shohei Ohtani Hits Insane 102 MPH Feat In Dodgers Outing
Shohei Ohtani is once again rewriting the baseball playbook. In just his third pitching appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he fired a 101.7 mph fastball — the fastest pitch of his Major League career.That moment came in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino, who promptly grounded into a double play off the blazing heater. For a player already known for record-breaking exit velocities at the plate, Ohtani is now…
Royals' Batter Has Perfect Response After Facing Shohei Ohtani’s Fastest-Ever Pitch
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino knows a thing, actually two, about facing Shohei Ohtani's fastball. Ohtani, who took an injury-forced break from pitching for nearly two years, took the bump against the Royals on Saturday for his third appearance of the season and showed off his fastball, to put it mildly.After giving up a hit in the first inning, Pasquantino stepped to the plate for Kansas City with one out and a runner on fi…
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