Shohei Ohtani has achieved a remarkable feat as a Japanese starting pitcher in MLB, setting a record with 32 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. This accomplishment marks the pinnacle of "Pitcher Ohtani" after undergoing two Tommy John surgeries. We delve into his unprecedented challenge towards the Cy Young Award, a long-held dream for Japanese pitchers. Ohtani, now with the Dodgers, is in an unstoppable mode. At the plate, he extended his on-base streak to 53 games, surpassing the legendary Babe Ruth. On the mound, he once led the National League with an ERA of 0.50, silencing opposing lineups. His recent pitching stats over the last seven regular-season games include 37 2/3 innings pitched, an ERA of 0.48, 45 strikeouts, and a home run rate of 0.24 per nine innings. Such dominance makes the term "overwhelming" seem inadequate. From the Reds game on August 28 last year to the Mets game on April 16 this year, Ohtani achieved the longest streak of scoreless innings by a Japanese starting pitcher in MLB history. Including relievers, this ranks as the third-longest streak, following Shigetoshi Hasegawa and Koji Uehara. Having already won four MVP awards and two home run titles, the only uncharted territory left for Ohtani is the Cy Young Award, a milestone no Japanese pitcher has yet reached. Can Ohtani enter this hallowed ground this season? Our regular baseball analyst, Omata Niki, who is well-versed in MLB and coaches current pitchers, sets the stage for this discussion. "Applying the typical Cy Young Award criteria directly to Ohtani, who excels in both pitching and hitting, is nonsensical. We need to adjust our perspective to fit Ohtani's unique value. While dominance as a pitcher remains crucial, Ohtani's exceptional batting value must be considered. His usage and fatigue management should be evaluated under different rules than those for traditional Cy Young candidates." With this unique premise, "Pitcher Ohtani" has entered a new phase. If we consider his early MLB days with the Angels as "1.0" and his awakening in 2022 as "2.0," then his current pitching style, developed after his second Tommy John surgery in September 2023, represents what Omata Niki defines as "3.0." "After last season's rehabilitation, Ohtani is pitching this season at 80-90% of his capacity, more precisely around 85%. He maintains an average velocity of 96-98 mph (approximately 154-158 km/h).
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