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Ohtani, the reigning American League MVP Award winner, is coming off an historic 2021 season in which he hit .257/.372/.592 with 46 homers, 26 doubles, eight triples, 26 stolen bases and 100 RBIs in 155 games. The two-way superstar threw seven scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts in the Los Angeles Angels' 8-0 victory . The playoffs expand from 10 to 12 teams. @media only screen and (min-width:568px){.hYmwpY{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ .hHLkAw input::-webkit-search-decoration,.hHLkAw input::-webkit-search-cancel-button,.hHLkAw input::-webkit-search-results-button,.hHLkAw input::-webkit-search-results-decoration{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ Based on what Fujinami showed Tuesday, the As are optimistic about what a more refined version of the right-hander might look like as he continues to develop and adjust throughout Spring Training. RHP 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 SO. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ He had a really good first inning, executing a lot of pitches, and came out wanting to do more than that in the second inning. 2022 Schedule Grid. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__leagues{min-width:600px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__divisions{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__divisions > *{-webkit-flex:1 0 200px;-ms-flex:1 0 200px;flex:1 0 200px;margin-left:0;}}/*!sc*/ A draft lottery, so that the team with the worst record one year does not necessarily pick first the following year. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#081c3b;}/*!sc*/ selling player jersey according to MLB. ANALYSIS He'll get the ball on March 30 in Oakland and is also lined up to pitch the home opener on April 7 against the Blue Jays. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{width:100%;-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;background-color:#081c3b;border-bottom:1px solid #002867;}/*!sc*/ Became first pitcher drafted out of high school to notch two shutout victories within his first two years in NPB since Yu Darvish Was starting pitcher for Pacific League in All-Star Game and established record for fastest pitch (101 mph) thrown by a Japanese pitcher. First time over here, you know the eyes are on you. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;padding-top:2px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item__subnav-arrow{color:#ffffff;margin-left:auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;font-size:10px;opacity:0.5;}/*!sc*/ textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top > *{-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;}/*!sc*/ 8 vs. Oakland in first pitching start at Angel StadiumHad stretch of 27 consecutive batters retired between starts on Apr. .jDETbc{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:40px;color:#222222;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ So, in theory, the Angels could start Lorenzen, let him bat against the opener, then keep him in the game as a pitcher while removing him as the DH. .fuMUTu rect{fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ The changes: If a team wishes to demote a player already optioned five times that season, every other team must first get the chance to claim him on waivers. article > header{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ 2023 Spring Training Schedule 2023 Regular Season Schedule Giveaways & Events Sync To Your Device Printable Schedules Broadcast Affiliates MLB Important Dates. Shohei Ohtani reacts to hitting a foul ball while playing against the Houston Astros. TWO-WAY: Made 14 pitching starts while also holding at least a share of the Major League home run leadWas the first pitcher to make multiple pitching starts in a season while leading Majors in home runs since Babe Ruth (1919)Was the first player in MLB history to record 10+ HR as a hitter and 100+ strikeouts as a pitcher in the same season and the first 20+ stolen bases and 10+ pitching appearances in the same seasonBatted for himself in 20 of 23 pitching starts; first pitcher ever to hit for himself 3+ times in games where a DH is availableAug. 18 at Detroit, tossed eight innings allowing one run on six hits with eight strikeouts and hit his 40th home run of the seasonSaw action in seven games in the outfieldMarked first time at a position other than DH or pitcher in the Majors. .ebrWqN{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;background-color:#f3f3f3;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ Shohei Ohtani was done for the day or was he? 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