Shohei Ohtani left the designated hitter position after six at-bats

• Ohtani left the designated hitter position due to problems with his pitching.
• He is leading the National League in terms of home runs.
• This is already his seventh start after the second surgical intervention.

On July 31, 2025, in Cincinnati, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani left the designated hitter position during the fourth inning of the game, conducted by the trainer. He recorded six consecutive at-bats, including two home runs. After consulting with the trainer, Ohtani left the game with a score of 2-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals.

This was Ohtani's seventh start after the second surgical intervention on the elbow, which took place after the end of the 2023 season. In the previous season, he did not play in the pitching position, but showed remarkable results as a designated hitter, earning his third MVP award.

The plan for the game included Ohtani playing four innings, but he only pitched three and completed 51 pitches, of which 32 were strikes. He allowed two early hits, made four strikeouts, and two walks.

Currently, Ohtani remains in the game as a designated hitter, where he leads the National League with 38 home runs this season.

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