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On October 28, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani started in Game 4 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays and pitched six innings. This ca
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Here's what to know about MLB's rule that allows the Dodgers' star to hit throughout the game whenever he pitches.
And if you're curious, one pitcher in history has ever had a three-homer game in the regular season. It was Jim Tobin of the 1942 Braves. He went 3 for 4 with three homers and four RBI. He threw a complete game, too. He also allowed five runs (three earned), though.
Alex Rodriguez apologized to Shohei Ohtani, saying he belongs in a higher league than MLB after his historic performance in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series.
Let's not forget, the last time Ohtani pitched, he gave up just two hits and struck out 10 batters in a game he also hit three home runs to help the Dodgers advance past the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Given what he's pulled off so far, it'd be foolish to start doubting what he's capable of now.
No one is a bigger fan of Shohei Ohtani than his parents, Kayoko and Toru Ohtani. Since welcoming their son on July 5, 1994, the couple have supported the talented pitcher throughout his baseball career. When he was a child, Shohei's father, Toru, even coached him in the sport.
By most statistical measures, Shohei Ohtani had a better season than Kyle Schwarber, but the Phillies' slugger bested the Dodgers' two-way star for a big award