Ohtani: Do you remember

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

He is 100% going to pitch again. Roberts said there's chance he might even do it in the playoffs this year.

He hasn't pitched in a year. He isn't going to pitch in the playoffs. If he does, it's incredibly stupid and a gimmick. He's an elite hitter, the best in the NL. Why would you want him to pitch at all or ever again when you're the wealthiest team in the league and can buy whoever you need?

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

He hasn't pitched in a year. He isn't going to pitch in the playoffs. If he does, it's incredibly stupid and a gimmick. He's an elite hitter, the best in the NL. Why would you want him to pitch at all or ever again when you're the wealthiest team in the league and can buy whoever you need?

I get your point and I can't really disagree with your logic, but as I understand it Ohtani wants to pitch and they're going to let him. I guess you could compare it to the Angels letting Trout continue to play CF even though it would be smarter to move him to a corner

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I get your point and I can't really disagree with your logic, but as I understand it Ohtani wants to pitch and they're going to let him. I guess you could compare it to the Angels letting Trout continue to play CF even though it would be smarter to move him to a corner

For the 70 million a year or whatever they are paying him, it isn't up to him to dictate.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

For the 70 million a year or whatever they are paying him, it isn't up to him to dictate.

Call me a cynic, but I think they will let him pitch so long as his performance continues the marketing bonanza for the Dodgers. The $700 million (future value) contract is looking like a great investment for the Dodgers. I don't think you get the same amount of buzz if you turn Ohtani into a right fielder and sign, say, Roki Sasaki!

With respect to Ohtani playing in the field, he has experience as an outfielder in Japan, and he has taken reps in the outfield with the Angels prior to the Ohtani rule coming into effect. More relevantly, I find it hard to see how someone that fast, strong and athletic -- with such documented commitment and work ethic (in contrast to, say, a CJ Abrams) -- not becoming at least a league-average corner outfielder over an off-season of targeted work.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by bk400

Call me a cynic, but I think they will let him pitch so long as his performance continues the marketing bonanza for the Dodgers. The $700 million (future value) contract is looking like a great investment for the Dodgers. I don't think you get the same amount of buzz if you turn Ohtani into a right fielder and sign, say, Roki Sasaki!

With respect to Ohtani playing in the field, he has experience as an outfielder in Japan, and he has taken reps in the outfield with the Angels prior to the Ohtani rule coming into effect. More relevantly, I find it hard to see how someone that fast, strong and athletic -- with such documented commitment and work ethic (in contrast to, say, a CJ Abrams) -- not becoming at least a league-average corner outfielder over an off-season of targeted work.

Yes, it's impossible that he couldn't at minimum be an average left fielder.

To Peter's point though, if they don't want to let him pitch because of injury risk, they certainly wouldn't let him play left or right field. He gives solid production on the mound, but little value in the outfield.

[clydepepper]

Sgt. Hulka said it best:


'RELAX FRANCIS'