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Ohtani pitched 2 1/3 hitless innings against Oakland on Tuesday, striking out two and walking two. 1 yr, $30M (2023) AAV: $30.0M. But in the middle of the [second inning] I got the feel back.. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline img{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ Ohtani has truly been spectacular as both a pitcher and hitter. The first batter hit a home run to tie the score. .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container{margin-bottom:32px;padding:43px 0 16px 0;position:relative;text-align:center;width:343px;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g139[id="Styles__ContributorContainer-sc-9g3k0d-0"]{content:"dLQAwR,"}/*!sc*/ .gkgVOa{display:inline-block;width:100%;height:auto;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{margin-top:64px;}/*!sc*/ Shohei Ohtani reacts to hitting a foul ball while playing against the Houston Astros. #react-header{width:100%;}/*!sc*/ sub,sup{font-size:75%;line-height:0;position:relative;vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon *{fill:currentColor;}/*!sc*/ BOSTON Shohei Ohtani, who missed Monday's game in Chicago because of right groin tightness, was back in the lineup at DH on Tuesday and penciled in to make his next start on the mound on. 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And, starting May 2, teams are limited to 13 pitchers on their active roster, with the minimum stay for a pitcher on the injured list rising from 10 days to 15. Age: 28. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top > *{-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;}/*!sc*/ I thought it was good entertainment (for them)., Angels Ohtani pitches into 3rd in spring debut; off to WBC originally appeared on NBCSports.com, Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why, Angels Ohtani pitches into 3rd in spring debut; off to WBC. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:50px;border-top:0;min-width:250px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ His first-inning punchouts of David Fletcher and Jake Lamb both came on what catcher Shea Langeliers described as "nasty" splitters, which were thrown in the 91-92 mph range. h1{font-size:2em;margin:0.67em 0;}/*!sc*/ Much like his pitching in 2021, his batting has been plenty good in 2022 he boasts a 132 wRC+. header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open{position:fixed;top:0px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g10[id="buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0"]{content:"iwXciG,"}/*!sc*/ Just relax a little bit.","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2023-03-01T00:42:25.24Z","description":"Shea Langeliers joins MLB Tonight to discuss his opportunity to make an impact for the A's and getting to know the pitching staff","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:01:16","mp4AvcPlayback":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-02/28/b52d1421-a278dfc8-814c1d55-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","slug":"langeliers-on-preparing-for-2023","tags":[{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"teamid-133","title":"Oakland Athletics"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"playerid-669127","title":"Shea Langeliers"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"mlbn-mlb-tonight","title":"MLB Tonight"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"mlb-network","title":"MLB Network"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"spring-training","title":"Spring Training"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"cactus-league","title":"Cactus League"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"interview","title":"interview"}],"templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/ss2nqxb8amgkopqymknr","title":"Langeliers on preparing for 2023","type":"video","url":"/video/langeliers-on-preparing-for-2023"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Its understandable if Fujinami might have wanted to put on a show. /*-->*/ .ggWmAj .sticky-header__header{grid-column:1 / span 8;}/*!sc*/ summary{display:list-item;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ Shohei Ohtani became the first player in American League/National League history to hit 30 home runs and record 10 pitching wins in the same season in an epic showdown against the New York Yankees . 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Briefly missed time during year with a right ankle sprain and right cheekbone fracture. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:56px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;-webkit-flex:99 1 45%;-ms-flex:99 1 45%;flex:99 1 45%;}/*!sc*/ The Angels went out in order in the bottom of the inning, so they had to risk playing Ohtani in right field for one more inning. button,select{text-transform:none;}/*!sc*/ window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Major League Baseball","lang":"en"} .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container::before{color:#dddddd;content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;position:absolute;top:17px;text-align:center;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ Designated as the #1 prospect in all of baseball by MLB.com for the 2018 campaign. Right elbow UCL sprain. The . Michael Lorenzen threw 29. Ohtani still had question marks heading into '21 after a down '20 season in which he threw only 1 2/3 innings on the mound before shutting it down with elbow/forearm soreness. I was calling my own pitches, Ohtani said. 2023 Transaction Tracker. article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ When the Angels go to the bullpen, Ohtani would be out of the game as the pitcher but would remain in the game as the designated hitter. 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