"Home Run Derby? You need to get permission" Ohtani is No. 1 in NL home runs, but he can't do it as he pleases...Director Roberts"You had surgery"

Jun 28, 2024

LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made it clear that Shohei Ohtani should not participate in the All-Star Game home run derby. AP Yonhap News

Tani Shohei hits a solo home run to right-center in the top of the first inning against the Chicago Huita Sox on the 27th (Korea time). AP Yonhap News

LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani succeeded in hitting an RBI streak of 10 consecutive games, the most in the club's history, on the 27th (Korea time), and there were many runners in local media. All I have to do is take a good hit. I think that's why this result (10 consecutive RBIs) came out" he said. This means that he showed more concentration in the chance.

The solo home run from Chicago White Sox starter Eric Peddy in his first at-bat in the first inning attracted a cutter in the middle of the sixth pitch from the full count. With a batting speed of 113.9 miles and a flying distance of 437 feet, it was a home run that was properly caught in the bat. In addition, Ohtani also drew two walks on the day. Trying to get on base is evident in choosing the ball carefully.

On Ohtani's RBI record in consecutive games, Peddy said "I didn't want to think about such a record when I threw it from the mound. I went in with a plan and tried to carry it out as it was"It was a bad situation because we were in a full count. He's a leadoff. He shouldn't be on base. But he has power. That's why I got beaten up."

It means that he had no choice but to go head-to-head, and throwing a strike led to a big one.

Otani is likely to be the NL June player at the current pace. USATODAY Yonhap News

Ohtani has a batting average of 0.310, 11 homers, 23 RBIs, 24 runs, an on-base percentage of 0.425 and a slugging percentage of 0.736 in 23 games in June. As a leadoff, he has already hit six home runs, and the leadoff home run in the first inning marked his third of the season and ninth of his career. The first player of this season 'Player of the Month' is the most likely.

While posting RBIs in 10 consecutive games, he hit 0.444 (16 hits in 36 at-bats), eight homers, 17 RBIs, 11 walks, a on-base percentage of 0.563 and a slugging percentage of 1.194. In response, MLB.com expressed 'The numbers posted during the RBI period in consecutive games seem to have come straight out of the video game. There is no comic book.

Manager Dave Roberts said, `When an opposing pitcher throws into Ohtani's favorite strike zone, he gets beat up. His at-bat rigor makes him the most dangerous hitter on Earth," he praised.

For Roberts, Ohtani must be a precious treasure. Roberts says he will actively dissuade Ohtani from participating in the All-Star Game home run derby. If Ohtani gets hurt, everything planned for this year could go wrong. There's no such thing as a pamper.

Tani Shohei hugs Soto with a bat shortly after losing to Juan Soto in the first round of the All-Star Game home run derby at Coors Field in July 2021. AP Yonhap News

Roberts said, `I honestly don't want Otani to go to the home run derby. Free batting is bound to strain the body because he swings dozens of times with all his might to hit a home run." In particular, manager Roberts explained that Ohtani, who received Tommy John Surgery last fall, excessive swing can act as a risk factor for rehabilitation.

He said "Otani's participation is, on the other hand, very good for baseball. However, on the other hand, in other words, from the Dodgers manager's point of view, the fact that he has to concentrate and swing a lot should be cautious and cautious. Ohtani raised his voice, saying, "Isn't he undergoing elbow rehabilitation?"

If so, what is the position of Ohtani, the person concerned. "I want to participate, but I think I'll have to get approval from doctors and trainers as well as the club," Ohtani said.

Roberts said "I'm not the one who tells a player 'You can't do that'." However, surgery is a variable that needs to be considered again." In other words, he will strongly demand the absence of Otani.

2021 is the only time Ohtani participated in the All-Star Game home run derby. In that year's home run derby at Coors Field, Denver, he faced Juan Soto (then the Washington Nationals) in the first round and lost 28-31 in overtime. At that time, Ohtani was eliminated in the first round, but he hit six home runs over 500 feet, setting a record for the most in a single tournament ever.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.