Shohei Ohtani has not performed well at the plate following his pitching appearances, recording just one hit in 15 at-bats over four games, along with six strikeouts. Despite concerns, he will continue as a two-way player for both the regular and postseason. His contributions are crucial to the Dodgers, both as a top hitter on a struggling team and as a key pitcher amid recent injuries. In a recent game, he pitched three innings and managed to limit runs despite control issues.
Ohtani has played four games on days following his starts, and he's taken a total of 15 at-bats in them. He's collected just one hit. He's struck out six times.
Ohtani will remain a two-way player for the remainder of the regular season, and he will remain a two-way player in October.
Ohtani is the best hitter on a team that can't hit much of anything lately. He is the best pitcher on a team with an injury-ravaged pitching staff.
Ohtani pitched three innings, the damage inflicted against him limited to Buxton's homer even though he was plagued by control problems.
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