Ohtani, though, isn't a traditional opener. He's been a starter his entire MLB career. Over 88 appearances since arriving from Japan, Ohtani has pitched to a 3.01 ERA with 610 strikeouts over 483 2/3 innings, all of which have come as a starter.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are finally enjoying the extent of Shohei Ohtani's greatness as he completed his second start at the pitcher's mound in a Dodgers' unifo

Shohei Ohtani's second pitching appearance as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers is in the books. Ohtani, who is slowly building up following his September 2023 elbow surgery, threw a scoreless first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Sunday (GameTracker).