Ohtani: I Think I Can Strike Myself Out

The five-time All-Star discussed playing both offense and defense growing up and how he brings his experience as a batter to the mound.
Ohtani: I Think I Can Strike Myself Out
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the second inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on July 12, 2025. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani thinks he can strike himself out.

Ohtani was named to his fifth consecutive All-Star game as a designated hitter. Appearing on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show“ Monday, Ohtani discussed how he grew up playing both offense and defense, but describes himself more as a hitter who learned to pitch than a pitcher who learned to hit. Ohtani also said he takes his experience as a hitter with him on the mound.
John Rigolizzo
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John Rigolizzo is a writer from South Jersey. He previously wrote for the Daily Caller, Daily Wire, Campus Reform, and the America First Policy Institute.
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