Ohtani Hits a Home Run in his First Live Betting

‘Superstar’ Ohtani Hits a Home Run in his First Live Betting After Surgery

Shohei Ohtani (29, Los Angeles Dodgers) batted live for the first time after elbow surgery and hit a home run.

On the 20th (Korean time), Ohtani stood at bat three times at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona, USA, where the Dodgers' spring camp was in progress.

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In his first at-bat, Ohtani just watched Ryan Brazier hit five balls.

Against the next pitcher, Blake Treinen, he swung the bat at the first pitch, and the batted ball hit Ohtani's foot.

MLB.com reported, "Ohtani seemed to feel pain and shouted, causing tension at Camelback Ranch for a moment.

Fortunately, Ohtani was not hurt, and he came back to bat and struck out."

A refreshing home run came out in the third at-bat.

Ohtani caught JP Feyereisen's 6th pitch fastball and cleared the wall in right-center, and cheers erupted.

The Dodgers team welcomed Ohtani's 'first home run in live batting' to the extent that even Feyereisen, who allowed the home run, said, "It was good to see Ohtani swinging the bat in a healthy manner and hitting a home run."

This is the first time Ohtani has hit a pitcher's ball since September last year, when he underwent elbow surgery.

Otani raised concerns by filtering out live betting on the 17th and 19th.

However, on the day of his first live betting, he drew cheers.

MLB.com reported, "It is very likely that Ohtani will play in the opening two-game series against the San Diego Padres to be held at Gocheok Dome in Korea on March 20th and 21st."

Ohtani, who caused a syndrome in the major leagues by working as a pitcher, signed a 10-year contract with the Dodgers worth 700 million dollars (about 925.5 billion won) after the 2023 season.

He plans to play only as a hitter in the 2024 season.

However, the will to resume the two-tasking business is still strong.

Ohtani's agent, Nezu Valero, said in an interview with Japan's Full Count that day, "Shohei Ohtani is expected to resume pitcher training in April.

Since he has experience returning as a pitcher after elbow surgery, he will be able to play both as a pitcher and a hitter when the 2025 season opens.

“We will prepare,” he said.