The legend of dual-player Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) is gearing up to hit the mound once again. On the 30th (Korea time), he will take part in bullpen pitching to seriously prepare for the revival of 'pitcher Ohtani.'
On the 18th, before the opening series of the MLB World Tour held in Tokyo, Japan, Ohtani conducted catch with outfielders. However, at the end of the catch, he suddenly showcased a power pitch. A scene of him having a brief conversation with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts while watching this was also captured.
This moment was not just a simple warm-up. It was a clear display of Ohtani's determination to return as a pitcher.
On the 25th (Korea time), MLB.com reported, quoting manager Roberts, that 'Ohtani is scheduled to participate in bullpen pitching on the 30th.' This will be Ohtani's first official bullpen session since the 26th of last month, about a month ago.
After raising his condition by participating in early bullpen sessions during spring training, Ohtani postponed his return to pitching to focus on batting practice. However, with the bullpen pitching on the 30th, he takes another step forward.
Ohtani has set a goal to showcase dual-playing again in the 2025 season. This bullpen session is expected to be a significant turning point in that plan.
When will Ohtani return to the mound? After the bullpen pitching on the 30th, his return speed is expected to become more concrete.
Baseball fans around the world are now eagerly awaiting the revival of not only 'batter Ohtani' but also 'pitcher Ohtani.' 2025.03.25
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