Shohei Ohtani, a star for the Dodgers, responded to a question about playoff jitters with a single word.
It’s one day away from Shohei Ohtani’s playoff debut.
Throughout his six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani never made it past the first round of the playoffs. However, he became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a same season in 2024, helping the Dodgers from across town reach the postseason.
Is Ohtani anxious for the postseason to start?
“No,” he said on Friday in English.
Through a translator, Ohtani stated, “Being in important situations and playing in important games has always been my childhood dream.” “I believe that the thrill of that surpasses all other emotions I could possibly experience.”
Ohtani batted.310/.390/.646 in his debut season with the Dodgers, leading the league in home runs and RBIs with 130 in 159 games. With 411 total bases, he became just the 19th player in MLB history (and the first in the last 23 years) to reach that milestone.
In the opening game of the NLDS on Saturday, Ohtani and the Dodgers will take on Dylan Cease, a right-handed pitcher, and the San Diego Padres. Throughout his career, Ohtani has hit 4-for-15 (.267) against Cease with two home runs, two walks, and four RBIs.
It’s one day away from Shohei Ohtani’s playoff debut.
Throughout his six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani never made it past the first round of the playoffs. However, he became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a same season in 2024, helping the Dodgers from across town reach the postseason.
Through a translator, Ohtani stated, “I’ve always wanted to be in critical circumstances and participate in key games. “I believe that the thrill of that surpasses all other emotions I could possibly experience.”
Ohtani batted.310/.390/.646 in his debut season with the Dodgers, leading the league in home runs and RBIs with 130 in 159 games. With 411 total bases, he became just the 19th player in MLB history (and the first in the last 23 years) to reach that milestone.
In the opening game of the NLDS on Saturday, Ohtani and the Dodgers will take on Dylan Cease, a right-handed pitcher, and the San Diego Padres. Throughout his career, Ohtani has hit 4-for-15 (.267) against Cease with two home runs, two walks, and four RBIs.
