Shohei Ohtani

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Los Angeles Dodgers · Two-Way Player

Age 326' 4" · 210 lbsBats Left

FBaseball Overview

Ohtani continues to deliver elite two-way production as a rare dual-threat asset, combining his hitting prowess with dominant pitching ability to maximize fantasy value across multiple categories. His 2025 campaign showcased his MVP-caliber floor, generating 55 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 146 runs while stealing 20 bases—a combination of power and speed that few players in baseball can match. Through early 2026, he maintains his exceptional batting average around .297 while continuing to contribute across all offensive categories, and his recent designation as an All-Star pitcher and NL Pitcher of the Month demonstrates his sustainability on the mound as a difference-maker in strikeouts and ERA. Fantasy managers should prioritize Ohtani as a cornerstone piece capable of providing consistent production in batting average, home runs, RBIs, runs, stolen bases, and pitching categories, though managing his workload between hitting and pitching duties remains the primary consideration for his long-term availability.

News Updates

Shohei Ohtani nears 300-homer milestone
Shohei Ohtani hit his 299th career home run on Monday night in the Dodgers' 8-7 extra-inning victory over the Rockies. The two-run blast puts him one home run away from joining an exclusive 300-homer club. This milestone achievement continues Ohtani's strong performance and underscores his status as one of baseball's most elite hitters.
Jul 7, 2026
Shohei Ohtani Returns to Lineup After Biceps Issue
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff position after missing a game due to a minor right biceps issue. The star player celebrated his 32nd birthday with an RBI single in his return to action. Ohtani's return is significant for the Dodgers' offensive lineup heading into the All-Star break.
Jul 6, 2026
Ohtani dealing with biceps tightness, uncertain for All-Star Game
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was held out of Saturday's lineup due to right biceps tightness after exiting early Friday. The two-way star could potentially be available to pinch-hit but his status remains uncertain heading into the All-Star Game. This injury is a significant concern for Dodgers fantasy players.
Jul 5, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	Los Angeles Angels	114	.285	22	61	59	10	.361	.564	.925
2019	Los Angeles Angels	106	.286	18	62	51	12	.343	.505	.848
2020	Los Angeles Angels	46	.190	7	24	23	7	.291	.366	.657
2021	Los Angeles Angels	158	.257	46	100	103	26	.372	.592	.964
2022	Los Angeles Angels	157	.273	34	95	90	11	.356	.519	.875
2023	Los Angeles Angels	135	.304	44	95	102	20	.412	.654	1.066
2024	Los Angeles Dodgers	159	.310	54	130	134	59	.390	.646	1.036
2025	Los Angeles Dodgers	158	.282	55	102	146	20	.392	.622	1.014
2026	Los Angeles Dodgers	87	.294	19	55	61	6	.409	.535	.944
Career	Totals	1120	.283	299	724	769	171	.377	.579	.956

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	Los Angeles Angels	10	10	4	2	3.31	1.16	63	51.2	22
2020	Los Angeles Angels	2	2	0	1	37.80	6.60	3	1.2	8
2021	Los Angeles Angels	23	23	9	2	3.18	1.09	156	130.1	44
2022	Los Angeles Angels	28	28	15	9	2.33	1.01	219	166.0	44
2023	Los Angeles Angels	23	23	10	5	3.14	1.06	167	132.0	55
2025	Los Angeles Dodgers	14	14	1	1	2.87	1.04	62	47.0	9
2026	Los Angeles Dodgers	14	14	8	2	1.79	0.95	95	85.2	26
Career	Totals	114	114	47	22	2.83	1.06	765	614.1	208

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Hitting Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg93.6 mph

Max EV114.6 mph

Launch Angle12°

Barrel %16.3%

K %22.5%

Hard Hit %52.4%

Whiff %28.3%

Chase %28.4%

xBA0.294

xSLG0.568

xwOBA0.415

GB%42.9%

LD%23.6%

FB%30.5%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

LD% — Line drive rate. High LD% hitters make consistent hard contact; line drives are the batted ball type most likely to fall for hits and boost batting average.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo97.9 mph

Avg Spin2482 rpm

Whiff %30.4%

K %27.9%

BB %7.6%

Hard Hit %33.8%

Barrel %3.8%

xERA2.70

xBA Against0.201

xSLG Against0.288

BA Against0.180

SLG Against0.262

GB%52.1%

FB%20.2%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2018

Los Angeles Angels

114

.285

.361

.564

.925

2019

Los Angeles Angels

106

.286

.343

.505

.848

2020

Los Angeles Angels

.190

.291

.366

.657

2021

Los Angeles Angels

158

.257

100

103

.372

.592

.964

2022

Los Angeles Angels

157

.273

.356

.519

.875

2023

Los Angeles Angels

135

.304

102

.412

.654

1.066

2024

Los Angeles Dodgers

159

.310

130

134

.390

.646

1.036

2025

Los Angeles Dodgers

158

.282

102

146

.392

.622

1.014

2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

.294

.409

.535

.944

Career

Totals

1120

.283

299

724

769

171

.377

.579

.956

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

Los Angeles Angels

3.31

1.16

51.2

2020

Los Angeles Angels

37.80

6.60

1.2

2021

Los Angeles Angels

3.18

1.09

156

130.1

2022

Los Angeles Angels

2.33

1.01

219

166.0

2023

Los Angeles Angels

3.14

1.06

167

132.0

2025

Los Angeles Dodgers

2.87

1.04

47.0

2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

1.79

0.95

85.2

Career

Totals

114

2.83

1.06

765

614.1

208