Shohei Ohtani (Japanese: 大谷 翔平, Hepburn: Ōtani Shōhei, pronounced [oːtaɲi ɕoːheː]; born July 5, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Shohei Ohtani. November 2, 2023: RHP Shohei Ohtani elected free agency. October 2, 2023: Los Angeles Angels activated RHP Shohei Ohtani from the 15-day injured list. September 16, 2023: Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list. Oblique. September 16, 2023

Dec 11, 2023 · After a fervent sweepstakes, reigning American League Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani has agreed to terms with the Dodgers on a record-demolishing 10-year, $700 million deal, according to his agent, Nez Balelo. The …

6 days ago · LOS ANGELES -- A timeline for Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited return to the mound is beginning to take shape. Ohtani is likely to resume pitching in Major League games sometime in May, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday at DodgerFest. “It might be earlier,” Roberts added, “but I think that the

5 days ago · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May is “about right,” manager Dave Roberts said Saturday at the team’s annual fan fest. He reiterated that Ohtani won’t pitch in the season-opening Japan Series against the Chicago Cubs on March 18-19 in Tokyo.

5 days ago · Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani takes the field before Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 25. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) By Dylan Hernández

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, right, heads to first for a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Zach Plesac watches during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Sep 19, 2024 · Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season as the Dodgers beat Miami 20-4 to clinch a playoff berth.

Sep 28, 2024 · DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s locked in at the plate, on the bases, for the NL MVP and now even on the Triple Crown. It’s been that kind of late-season surge for the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter who’s already invented the 50-50 club.

Oct 31, 2024 · Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700-million contract with the Dodgers after playing six seasons for the Angels, is expected to win his third MVP award in four years.