Ohtani: 'Most likely' won't pitch again this season Shohei Ohtani's decision to abandon his pitching ambitions for the remainder of the season has left fans and pundits scratching their heads.
However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is less about a player giving up on his dreams than about the harsh realities of professional baseball.
Ohtani's struggles on the mound have been well documented, but what often gets lost in the analysis is the toll these injuries are taking on his body.