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Ohtani's Pitch Return Reshapes MVP Race
24 Aug
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani may pitch in MLB again as soon as next week.
- Ohtani has an ERA of 1.79 with 95 strikeouts across 85.2 innings.
- Sammy Sosa backs Pete Crow-Armstrong for MVP over Ohtani.
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star, is nearing a return to pitching, with manager Dave Roberts suggesting he could pitch in an MLB game as soon as next week. Ohtani has been sidelined for over a month due to a knee issue.
Ohtani has demonstrated exceptional performance this season, boasting a 1.79 ERA with 95 strikeouts over 85.2 innings pitched and securing eight wins. His potential return to the mound has fueled intense discussion among fans regarding the National League MVP race.
This development has prompted some fans to question Pete Crow-Armstrong's viability for the MVP award. However, Chicago Cubs legend Sammy Sosa has publicly endorsed Crow-Armstrong for the MVP title, acknowledging Ohtani's greatness but emphasizing Crow-Armstrong's significant contributions. Sosa highlighted Crow-Armstrong's 31 home runs, 31 stolen bases, and .279 batting average across 128 games as strong credentials for the award.
