スポーツ｜大谷翔平、投手復帰で161km投球成功！ / Sports | Shohei Ohtani makes a successful return as a pitcher with a throw clocked at 161 km/h!

Summary

Shohei Ohtani took the mound in the majors for the first time in 663 days, recording a fastball at 161 km/h.

His goal was 153 km/h, but he delivered an even better performance at the game level. During the match, he threw 28 pitches in the first inning, allowing 2 hits and 1 run. As a batter, he recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats, including a clutch hit in consecutive plate appearances, contributing significantly to his team’s victory.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, did you see? Ohtani threw 161 kilometers per hour!
Log: That’s amazing! After 663 days since his last appearance, that’s an impressive number.
Chako: I know, right! He even exceeded his target of 153 kilometers!
Log: In terms of game level, it means adrenaline kicks in and pushes him even higher.
Navi: Ohtani’s pitching speed is likely influenced by psychological factors as well. Especially since it was his comeback game, the tension and excitement may have played a role.
Chako: And on top of that, he also drove in two runs as a hitter! He’s really incredible!

Admin’s Note

Shohei Ohtani’s return as a pitcher was a moment long awaited by many fans. His fastball, clocked at 161 kilometers per hour, is a testament to his incredible talent, and we can only look forward to his future performances with excitement. His performance during the game was outstanding, and it was impressive to see how he also contributed as a batter. I am eager to see how Ohtani continues to grow and develop. I hope his attitude serves as an inspiration to many young players.