Dodgers Star Claims Statcast Misread Shohei Ohtani’s Home Run

The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday night, and honestly, it was hard to look away. Shohei Ohtani put on a show that fans will be talking about for years.

In Game 4 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, Ohtani didn’t just show up—he took over. He started on the mound, led off at the plate, and pretty much did everything except sell popcorn.

He hammered home runs, fired off strikeouts, and displayed a kind of dominance you just don’t see every day in Major League Baseball.

Ohtani’s Historic Dual Role

Ohtani’s used to breaking new ground, but Game 4 felt different. He started as both the pitcher and the leadoff hitter, which, let’s face it, almost never happens in the postseason anymore.

His night kicked off with a shaky moment—he walked the first batter. But he shook it off and struck out the next three guys, setting the stage for what was coming.

The Power Surge at the Plate

Ohtani wasted no time making noise on offense. First at-bat? He crushed a 446-foot homer on the sixth pitch, sending the ball flying at 116.5 mph.

Later, he unleashed a 469-foot bomb that actually cleared Dodger Stadium. Statcast gave it a number, but Max Muncy swore it went at least 500 feet—said he’d never seen anything like it.

That second homer left the bat at 116.9 mph, so yeah, Ohtani was locked in. Then, in the seventh, he hit a third home run, this one 427 feet, and the Brewers had no answer.

Dominance on the Mound

Ohtani’s bat stole the spotlight, but his pitching was just as nasty. He tossed six scoreless innings and struck out 10 Milwaukee hitters.

He mixed his fastball and breaking stuff with such confidence—the Brewers just couldn’t get anything going.

A True Once-in-a-Generation Talent

It’s rare to see anyone dominate both at the plate and on the mound, especially when a championship is on the line. Ohtani keeps proving he’s in that tiny group.

He draws comparisons to Babe Ruth, but honestly, Ohtani’s blend of athleticism, modern training, and worldwide appeal make him his own kind of superstar.

Here’s what he did in Game 4:

• First player in NLCS history to start as both pitcher and leadoff hitter in the same game.
• Three home runs, each over 425 feet.
• Exit velocities topping 116 mph on two homers.
• 10 strikeouts in six shutout innings.

The Dodgers’ Path to the World Series

The Dodgers swept the Brewers, and Ohtani’s performance gave the whole team a jolt. His night fired up the clubhouse and the crowd, and it’s hard not to feel something big is brewing for L.A.

Manager Dave Roberts now has a player who can change a game in just about every way you can imagine. That’s not something you get every season, is it?

Looking Ahead

The Dodgers are gearing up for the World Series, and all eyes are glued to Ohtani right now. Opposing pitchers probably aren’t sleeping well, thinking about his power.

Hitters? They’re not exactly thrilled to step in against his wild mix of pitches either. Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or just someone who tunes in for the big games, his Game 4 felt like more than just a playoff win—it kind of shook up how we see the game itself.

October 20th stands out in Dodgers history as the night Shohei Ohtani put on a triple-threat show—pitching lights-out, launching bombs, and making jaws drop everywhere. If he can tap into even a little of that magic again, honestly, who’s going to stop the Dodgers?

 
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