Shohei Ohtani throws the fastest pitch of his MLB career with Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani throws the fastest pitch of his MLB career with Dodgers

cnn-Shoei ohtani threw the fastest pitch of his MLB career on Saturday as he continued his comeback on the Mound. This happened during the 9-5 defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Kansas City Royals.

ohtanis impressive return

In his third assignment as a pitcher for the Dodgers, Ohtani threw a fast ball to Vinnie Pasquantino on a 0-2 count, which was measured with 101.7 MPH. This pitch led to a double play through the first Baseman. The Japanese superstar could not hide his smile when he went back to the bank.

ohtanis reaction and recovery

"I don't think I could have done something like this in a live batting exercise, so it is nice to reach this speed and see how my body reacts," Ohtani then said about his translator Ireton, according to mlb.com

"I felt pretty good to return and throw well, especially when I consider how it was the first time after the operation - the second round was much better than the first," added Ohtani. It is worth noting that he did not pitch in his record-breaking debut season at the Dodgers last year after his second Tommy John operation in 2023.

doctors and ohtanis trust

"I spoke to the doctor and he was very sure that I could return in full form," reported Ohtani.

his 101.7 MPH Pitch was the fastest for the Dodgers this season and the second fastest of the franchise since 2023. According to MLB.com, four of the seven pitches that were measured for the Dodgers over 100 MPH this season were thrown by Ohtani this Saturday.

manager Dave Roberts on ohtanis performance

"There is a little stress, and then you start to see the hundred and try to intimidate the opponents," said manager Dave Roberts. "And I thought that the sweep was good, the sink was good, but nobody knows themselves better than him." Roberts added that Ohtani was well controlled, and it was gratifying to see the three -digit values.

ohtanis records and challenge

Although the pitch was the fastest of its MLB career on Saturday, Ohtani had already reached 102 MPH for the Japanese team during the World Baseball Classic 2023. Interestingly, this pitch was also against Pasquantino.

"(ohtani) keep doing it with me," said the Royals player on Saturday. "I just saw the fastest pitches he ever thrown - two of them were against me. His two toughest throws. I should talk to him."

overall balance and challenges on the blow

The Japanese star gave a hit to Bobby Witt Jr. and a walk to Maikel García in the first inn, before turning the royals in a 1-2-3 series in a 1-2-3 series. He threw a total of 27 pitches, 20 of which were strikes, and achieved a strikeout - against Jac Caglianone.

on the blow he had a 0-4 record with three strikeouts.

In his five seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, ohtani 86 starts on the Mound, with a record of 38-19 and an ERA of 3.01.