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AP Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Phoenix on Tuesday.
By Toshiaki Obitsu / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent
14:17 JST, February 28, 2024
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a two-run home run on Tuesday in a preseason game against the Chicago White Sox in his first appearance as a Dodger since his move from the Los Angeles Angels.
Ohtani, the second batter and designated hitter, hit the homer over the left-field fence in the fifth inning.
Mookie Betts was the leadoff hitter, and Freddie Freeman batted third. All three have been named Major League Baseball’s most valuable player.
Ohtani struck out in the first inning and grounded into a double play in the third. However, his home run brought fans in the stands to their feet.
It was his first appearance in a game since Sept. 3 when he was with the Angels. Ohtani underwent right elbow surgery on Sept. 19.
“The way my body reacts gradually improved with each at-bat,” Ohtani said. “Even though I had surgery, I’m getting back on track. That was the best thing.”
Ohtani will continue adjusting himself in anticipation of the season’s start on March 20.
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Feb 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) slaps hands with Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel (91) after hitting a two run home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
