Shohei Ohtani’s “two-seamer” has American journalists all giddy with excitement! The continued evolution of Shohei Ohtani’s approach is admired by the American press.

Last Updated on 08/17/2022 by てんしょく飯

On August 15, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels pitched six innings (97 pitches) against the Seattle Mariners as the No. 2 DH and pitcher, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out eight. He allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out eight in six innings (97 pitches). He pitched six innings (97 pitches), allowing two runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and eight strikeouts.

The American press was curious to see the “new pitch” that the two-way star had unveiled.

According to MLB’s official website, this was the first time this season that Ohtani mixed in a two-seam pitch. Eno Sarris of The Athletic reported, “It’s definitely a new pitch. Shohei Otani threw a two-seam,” he responded on his Twitter page.

Rob Friedman, a pitching analyst known as “The Pitching Ninja,” posted an image of the moment of release, and Michael Clare of MLB’s “My God, he’s getting even better. He’s getting better and better,” he tweeted. He marveled, “How can a mediocre player win when Ohtani keeps doing new and better things?”

As the second half of the season heats up, Otani continues to evolve. We will keep an eye on his pitching performance and his future endeavors.