Shohei Ohtani
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers | Captured Plays: 149
Broadcaster Hot Take & Form Analysis
Shohei Ohtani is currently navigating a frustrating valley where the contact just isn't coming. Over his most recent stretch against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the superstar has struggled to find any rhythm, plagued by several swinging strikeouts and an inability to drive the ball deep into the gaps. From flying out to left on August 23rd to grinding through tough counts without success, the explosive thunder we usually expect from him has been replaced by a heavy dose of unproductive outs.
If there’s a silver lining in this cold spell, it’s his elite discipline at the plate. While the hits have dried up, Ohtani remains a nightmare for opposing pitchers because he refuses to chase junk, racking up multiple walks even when his timing is off. On August 22nd alone, he drew two free passes against Pittsburgh, proving that even when he isn't finding the barrel, he's still forcing the defense to stay honest and working deep into counts to keep the line moving.
We saw a glimmer of that trademark brilliance on August 21st when he laced a sharp line drive single to center field, but he hasn't quite recaptured that lightning since. With zero home runs or RBIs recorded in this recent window, the pressure is mounting for the phenom to convert those walks into high-impact scoring plays once again. The talent is clearly there, but right now, Ohtani is searching for that elusive connection to jumpstart a much-needed hot streak.
🔥 Contributed Play-by-Play History
Recent GamesShohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder Nick Yorke.
Shohei Ohtani grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Jared Triolo. Hunter Feduccia out at 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first baseman Rafael Flores Jr.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani walks. Alek Thomas to 3rd. Ben Rortvedt to 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out on a foul tip.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out sharply, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Oneil Cruz. Hunter Feduccia to 3rd.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Adael Amador to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Adael Amador to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Connor Norby to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
Shohei Ohtani reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Connor Norby.
Shohei Ohtani grounds into a force out, first baseman TJ Rumfield to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. Teoscar Hernández to 3rd. Hunter Feduccia out at 2nd. Shohei Ohtani to 1st.
Shohei Ohtani homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field. Hunter Feduccia scores.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to center fielder Cole Carrigg. Shohei Ohtani to 2nd. Shohei Ohtani advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Cole Carrigg.
Shohei Ohtani homers (29) on a fly ball to center field. Tommy Edman scores.
Shohei Ohtani homers (28) on a fly ball to left center field.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a ground ball to second baseman Connor Norby.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, first baseman TJ Rumfield to pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano.
Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play, second baseman Jonathan Ornelas to shortstop Joey Ortiz to first baseman Jake Bauers. Hunter Feduccia out at 2nd. Shohei Ohtani out at 1st.
Shohei Ohtani lines out to left fielder Jackson Chourio.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Brandon Lockridge.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani triples (3) on a ground ball to right fielder Jake Bauers. Alex Call scores.
Shohei Ohtani pops out to third baseman Andrew Vaughn.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani lines out sharply to center fielder Garrett Mitchell.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to center fielder Garrett Mitchell.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman David Hamilton to first baseman Gary Sánchez.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder Jackson Chourio.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (24) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Garrett Mitchell.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte. Miguel Rojas to 3rd.
Shohei Ohtani lines out sharply to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
Shohei Ohtani homers (27) on a fly ball to left center field. Miguel Rojas scores.
Shohei Ohtani called out on strikes.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out on a foul tip.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out on a foul tip.
Shohei Ohtani flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (23) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Hunter Feduccia scores.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tyler Locklear.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first baseman Tyler Locklear. Enrique Hernández to 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Shohei Ohtani called out on strikes.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a ground ball to first baseman Tim Tawa. Kyle Tucker scores. Hunter Feduccia to 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out on a foul tip.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to right fielder Corbin Carroll.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first baseman Tim Tawa.
Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play, second baseman Ketel Marte to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to first baseman Tim Tawa. Miguel Rojas out at 2nd. Shohei Ohtani out at 1st.
Shohei Ohtani walks. Hunter Feduccia to 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani pops out to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo.
Shohei Ohtani homers (26) on a line drive to left center field. Miguel Rojas scores.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani homers (25) on a line drive to right center field.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to left fielder Tyrone Taylor.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a fly ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to left fielder Kevin Alcántara.
Shohei Ohtani walks.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani called out on strikes.
Jake Bennett intentionally walks Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Wilyer Abreu.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Anthony Seigler to first baseman Nick Sogard.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Payton Tolle intentionally walks Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out sharply, second baseman Anthony Seigler to first baseman Nick Sogard.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Anthony Seigler to first baseman Nick Sogard.
Shohei Ohtani homers (24) on a fly ball to right field. Eliezer Alfonzo scores.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Jarren Duran.
Shohei Ohtani called out on strikes.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Julio Rodríguez. Dalton Rushing scores.
Emerson Hancock intentionally walks Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to right fielder Dominic Canzone.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Victor Robles. Dalton Rushing scores. Shohei Ohtani to 3rd. Shohei Ohtani advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Victor Robles.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Cole Young to first baseman Josh Naylor.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a line drive to center fielder Julio Rodríguez. Tommy Edman scores. Kyle Tucker to 3rd. Dalton Rushing to 2nd.
Luis Castillo intentionally walks Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani homers (23) on a fly ball to center field.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to center fielder A.J. Ewing.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out on a foul tip.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (19) on a sharp line drive to center fielder A.J. Ewing.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder A.J. Ewing.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder A.J. Ewing.
Shohei Ohtani challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Shohei Ohtani called out on strikes.
Shohei Ohtani reaches on a fielder's choice. Dalton Rushing to 3rd. Dalton Rushing advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by first baseman Brett Baty.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, third baseman Bo Bichette to first baseman Brett Baty.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Luis Robert Jr. Teoscar Hernández scores. Dalton Rushing to 3rd.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (18) on a line drive to right fielder Carson Benge. Shohei Ohtani out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Carson Benge to shortstop Francisco Lindor to third baseman Bo Bichette.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out to first baseman Jared Young. Teoscar Hernández to 3rd.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carson Benge.
Shohei Ohtani flies out sharply to center fielder Derek Hill.
Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play, shortstop Trea Turner to first baseman Bryce Harper. Tommy Edman out at 2nd. Shohei Ohtani out at 1st.
Aaron Nola intentionally walks Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Bryson Stott to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Shohei Ohtani lines out to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to center fielder Derek Hill.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Phillies challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: Shohei Ohtani singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Derek Hill. Shohei Ohtani out at 2nd on the throw, center fielder Derek Hill to shortstop Trea Turner. Eliezer Alfonzo to 3rd.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out sharply, second baseman Bryson Stott to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Orion Kerkering intentionally walks Shohei Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani called out on strikes.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Bryson Stott to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Dodgers challenged (tag play), call on the field was upheld: catcher Ali Sánchez picks off Alex Call at 3rd on throw to third baseman Ryan McMahon.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a ground ball to right fielder Max Schuemann. Dalton Rushing scores. Tommy Edman to 3rd.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder Cody Bellinger.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to pitcher Brent Headrick.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to first baseman Ben Rice. Tommy Edman to 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman José Caballero. Eliezer Alfonzo to 2nd.
Shohei Ohtani doubles (17) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Max Schuemann. Tommy Edman scores.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to right fielder Jasson Domínguez.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging.
Shohei Ohtani pops out to third baseman Ryan McMahon.
Shohei Ohtani flies out to left fielder Cody Bellinger.
Shohei Ohtani flies out sharply to right fielder Jasson Domínguez.
Shohei Ohtani grounds out, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.