"I'd properly done live BP too. In that sense, even though today was my first game as an extension of that, I didn't really feel like it was my first time, so I was able to pitch without that sensation. I think I was able to get into it in a natural way."
"Overall, I was able to throw a good number of pitches, so that was the best part. After two strikes, I think there were spots where I could have gotten the strikeout a bit more firmly, so that's probably the one area I need to work on."
"Regardless of my expectations for him, his are going to exceed those."
Shohei Ohtani pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants in his first Cactus League appearance. He threw 61 pitches across six different pitch types, striking out four batters while allowing only one hit and two walks. Ohtani threw 34 strikes total, with nine called strikes and seven whiffs. His fastball averaged 97 mph with a peak of 99.9 mph. Though his stuff wasn't at peak levels, he demonstrated full command of his arsenal. Ohtani credited extensive bullpen sessions and batting practice throughout spring training for his readiness, stating the game felt like a natural extension of his preparation work.
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