Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani has just achieved one of the most impressive sporting feats in history. Often when we say these things as fans or sports commentators, it’s either hyperbole or recency bias, but this was truly something special.
In Game 4 of the NLCS against the Brewers, Ohtani not only demonstrated his prodigious power with a three-homer game, but he also struck out 10 batters in six scoreless innings.
As the 2025 World Series moves from Toronto to Los Angeles, what does Ohtani have in store for an encore?
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When will Shohei Ohtani pitch against the Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series?
Ohtani is scheduled to start Game 4 of the 2025 World Series on Tuesday, October 28 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on FOX (United States) and Sportsnet (Canada).
This will be Ohtani’s first-ever World Series start. Ohtani only appeared as a pinch hitter in the 2024 World Series when the Dodgers beat the Yankees.
Has Shohei Ohtani pitched against the Blue Jays in his career?
Ohtani has made three starts against the Blue Jays in his career, posting a 3.32 ERA and a 25/5 K/BB ratio in 19 innings. His most recent appearance was in 2022 as a member of the Angels.
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When did Shohei Ohtani return as a pitcher this season?
Ohtani underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in September 2023. While he continued to hit during his historic MVP season in 2024, he did not make his return to the mound until June 16, 2025.
What were Shohei Ohtani’s pitching stats this season?
Ohtani posted a 2.87 ERA and 62/9 K/BB ratio in 47 innings over 14 starts during the regular season. He didn’t reach the 80-pitch mark until his ninth start and didn’t complete six innings until his 14th and final regular-season start.
Ohtani allowed three runs in six innings with nine strikeouts and earned the win in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies before his stellar performance in the series-clinching series against the Brewers. His start in Game 4 was the first time he reached the 100-pitch mark since returning from elbow surgery.
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What are Shohei Ohtani’s stats as a postseason hitter?
Ohtani is hitting .224/.333/.633 with six homers, 11 RBIs and a .966 OPS through 12 games. Although the three-time MVP had some big moments, he struck out 19 times in 56 plate appearances.
