Don't Blame Shohei the Pitcher for Shohei the Hitter's Struggles

Oct 16, 2025

It's a fact that Shohei Ohtani is struggling at the plate during the postseason. But don't blame it on the fact that he's pitching too. One thing has nothing to do with the other.

Here's my take on it. Your thoughts?

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is hitting just .147 in the playoffs so far, but he says it has nothing to do with pitching as well. He started Game 1 of the NLDS, and is scheduled to start Game 4 of the NLCS on Friday.

roundtable.ioIt's Too Easy — And Short-Sighted — To Blame Shohei Ohtani's Hitting Slump on His PitchingLos Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is hitting just .147 in the playoffs so far, but he says it has nothing to do with pitching as well. He started Game 1 of the NLDS, and is scheduled to start Game 4 of the NLCS on Friday.

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