I guess OPhtani hasn't pitched yet, right?

[msgkings322]

Isn't he supposed to do so this year?

 

[msgkings322]

Yes I misspelled his name, so sue me

 

[broncosmitty]

He’s throwing bullpen sessions.

Gonna be awhile before he takes the bump in a game. Even if everything goes well.

 

[msgkings322]

He’s throwing bullpen sessions.

Gonna be awhile before he takes the bump in a game. Even if everything goes well.

Thanks. I'm a huge fan so eager to see him pitch again

 

[broncosmitty]

Thanks. I'm a huge fan so eager to see him pitch again

Be interesting to see how he’s used when he is ready.

I’m guessing as an “opener” for awhile until he builds back up to be a regular starter.

Atleast I hope they don’t wait until he can go 5 or 6.

 

[msgkings322]

Ohtani hits a walk off home run on his own bobblehead night

We are seeing a legend in the present tense like watching LeBron in 2012 or Bonds in 1993 or Jordan in 1991, right in front of us

Sucks he’s a Dodger but I mean, it fits pretty well considering who he is

 

[socaljim242]

Yes I misspelled his name, so sue me

 

[socaljim242]

Ohtani hits a walk off home run on his own bobblehead night

We are seeing a legend in the present tense like watching LeBron in 2012 or Bonds in 1993 or Jordan in 1991, right in front of us

Sucks he’s a Dodger but I mean, it fits pretty well considering who he is

Wasn't a bad pitch , high and outside a few inches. If he was using the torpedo bat it probably doesn't go out.
Hitting a walk off home run on your bobble head night. That's some ice in your veins shit.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Ohtani hits a walk off home run on his own bobblehead night

We are seeing a legend in the present tense like watching LeBron in 2012 or Bonds in 1993 or Jordan in 1991, right in front of us

Sucks he’s a Dodger but I mean, it fits pretty well considering who he is

Honestly great for the sport to see a guy catch on like this. Always killed me inside when people would go "Mike Trout who?"

 

[msgkings322]

Honestly great for the sport to see a guy catch on like this. Always killed me inside when people would go "Mike Trout who?"

To be fair, this guy is a whole other level from Trout

 

[Fountain City Blues]

To be fair, this guy is a whole other level from Trout

Trout was putting up 8-9 fWAR a year before injuries got him. He was trending towards modern GOAT convos for a while. I think you're underestimating how much value he created in CF as opposed to Ohtani being parked at DH when he ain't pitching.

 

[msgkings322]

Trout was putting up 8-9 fWAR a year before injuries got him. He was trending towards modern GOAT convos for a while. I think you're underestimating how much value he created in CF as opposed to Ohtani being parked at DH when he ain't pitching.

He’s gonna pitch again. The pitching is what takes Ohtani to another level. Trout is clearly on the decline now, and even when he wasn’t he couldn’t stay on the field.

And when Ohtani is done pitching he will be a Gold Glove level RF

 

[Fountain City Blues]

He’s gonna pitch again. The pitching is what takes Ohtani to another level. Trout is clearly on the decline now, and even when he wasn’t he couldn’t stay on the field.

And when Ohtani is done pitching he will be a Gold Glove level RF

Wait what? You think he is a gold glove level OF'er?

 

[msgkings322]

Wait what? You think he is a gold glove level OF'er?

He will be. Just look at him. He’s got range, a cannon arm, etc

 

[Fountain City Blues]

He will be. Just look at him. He’s got range, a cannon arm, etc

Dog, being fast and built like a tank is not automatically a gold glover. Alex Gordon was a slow as fuck and was a perpetual gold glove winner and even platinum glove winner in LF. I got to see it before I cash that check. Especially into his 30's. Some great defensive outfielders out there.

 

[msgkings322]

Dog, being fast and built like a tank is not automatically a gold glover. Alex Gordon was a slow as fuck and was a perpetual gold glove winner and even platinum glove winner in LF. I got to see it before I cash that check. Especially into his 30's. Some great defensive outfielders out there.

I said GG level not that he will win one. He’s not a tank he’s tall and fast and long legged and can cover a ton of ground. And he’s got a cannon arm that throws 97 mph fastballs

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I said GG level not that he will win one. He’s not a tank he’s tall and fast and long legged and can cover a ton of ground. And he’s got a cannon arm that throws 97 mph fastballs

Dude, have you seen Ohtani in person. He's a tank. Not quite an NFL LB build, but he's a legitimately big dude.

 

[msgkings322]

Dude, have you seen Ohtani in person. He's a tank. Not quite an NFL LB build, but he's a legitimately big dude.

Ok? He’s going to be an excellent right fielder my guy

 

[broncosmitty]

He’s going to be 31 in a couple months. My money is on first base and DH when he doesn’t pitch from here on out. The investment is too high to have him running around.

 

[navamind]

He will be. Just look at him. He’s got range, a cannon arm, etc

That's a bold assumption to make for someone who's played all of 8.1 innings at non-P/DH positions. Not to mention he hasn't played any OF since 2021 and he'll be turning 31 this year. And as @broncosmitty said, it's too risky to play him in the OF anyway. I don't disagree that he has the tools to play corner OF, but is it really worth the risk? Just prioritize keeping his bat healthy.