After nearly two years since he's been on the mound, Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his pitching return tonight against the Padres. Ohtani will start vs. the Padres tonight at 10:10 p.m. ET on MLB Network.
The last time the MVP pitched was August 23, 2023 — 664 days ago — before having his second Tommy John surgery in September 2023. Ohtani is expected to be on a tight pitch count and only available for the first one or two innings, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez.
Below, we will go over Shohei Ohtani's projections as a hitter and pitcher via PrizePicks MLB as he takes the mound for the first time in nearly two years. The Dodgers will face the San Diego Padres and pitcher Dylan Cease tonight, Monday, June 16 at 10:10 p.m. ET.
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Shohei Ohtani Projection — 15.5 1st Inning Pitches Thrown
- This projection can be found on the MLBLIVE board on PrizePicks, as well as Ohtani's 1st Inning Hits Allowed (0.5).
- Ohtani has only managed to throw 44 pitches in a live batting practice during his rehab this season. With it being his first start, the Padres could be a little more conservative until they see how his command is.
- The Padres are batting .256 against right-handed pitching while also maintaining a .323 on base percentage.
- In 2023, Shohei Ohtani averaged 15.86 pitches per inning pitched.
Shohei Ohtani Projection — 0.5 Walks
- This walks projection is for Ohtani as a hitter.
- Padres P Dylan Cease has a below average walk rate at 9%. When facing left-handed batters, his BB% increases to 12.2%.
- Shohei is drawing a walk in 13.5% of his plate appearances, placing him in the top 10% of the MLB this season.
- Ohtani has maintained a .413 OBP against right-handed pitching and has an above average Chase% at 25.6%.
All Shohei Ohtani Projections Today vs. Padres
Here are all Shohei Ohtani projections today vs. the Padres on Monday, June 16. All projections are from the PrizePicks MLB board. Demons indicate higher payouts on PrizePicks, while Goblins indicate reduced payouts, as they’re easier to hit.
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Projections:
- 0.5 1st Inning Hits Allowed (MLBLIVE)
- 15.5 1st Inning Pitches Thrown (MLBLIVE)
- 0.5 Earned Runs Allowed (Demon)
- 2.5 Pitcher Strikeouts (Demon)
- 0.5 Hits Allowed (Goblin)
Shohei Ohtani Hitting Projections:
- 1.5 Total Bases
- 9.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- 0.5 Hits (Goblin)
- 0.5 Runs (Goblin)
- 0.5 Stolen Bases (Demon)
- 0.5 Home Runs (Demon)
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