Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar, threw the fastest pitch of his career at 101.7 mph in his third mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He worked efficiently, allowing just one hit and one walk over two innings, striking out three batters. The outing was a positive step as he eases back into pitching after a year off due to Tommy John surgery.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani’s performance, saying he felt “in control” despite reaching 100 mph for the first time in his career. Despite allowing a single and walking a batter, Ohtani’s velocity was impressive, and he expressed satisfaction with his ability to attack the zone. The Dodgers’ primary designated hitter has been having a strong season, hitting 29 homers, but this mound outing showed promise as he returns from injury.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-pitching-882646a3578e99e4c81b1c0e774df7d1