Shohei Ohtani is a right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 2026, Ohtani has posted a 1.47 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 44.0 innings pitched.
Shohei made his MLB debut on March 29, 2018 and was born in Oshu, Japan.
Shohei Ohtani — 2026 Pitching Stats
1.47ERA
3-2W-L
50SO
0.82WHIP
44.0IP
-FIP
-xFIP
-SIERA
10.23K/9
2.25BB/9
-WAR
7G
7GS
-SV
25H
2HR
11BB
Shohei Ohtani — 2026 Statcast Data
90.4Avg Velocity
101.0Max Velocity
2466Avg Spin (RPM)
1134Total Pitches
Shohei Ohtani — 2026 Pitch Arsenal
4-Seam FastballFF
45.8%97.8 mph2473 rpm
SweeperST
27.7%84.7 mph2707 rpm
CurveballCU
11.9%75.3 mph2647 rpm
SplitterFS
8.6%88.5 mph1536 rpm
SinkerSI
4.1%95.6 mph2174 rpm
SliderSL
1.2%87.8 mph2590 rpm
CutterFC
0.6%93.0 mph2391 rpm
Shohei Ohtani — Career Pitching Stats
Year
Team
W
L
ERA
G
GS
SV
IP
SO
BB
WHIP
FIP
WAR
2026
LAD
3
2
1.47
7
7
-
44.0
50
11
0.82
-
-
Shohei Ohtani — Batting Stats
Year
Team
G
PA
AVG
HR
RBI
OBP
SLG
OPS
2026
LAD
75
330
0.296
17
44
0.426
0.558
-
Shohei Ohtani — Latest News
Ohtani Exits Early vs Pirates With Left Knee Inflammation
LAD's 1.06 ERA ace has logged only 44 IP across 7 starts this season; early exit suggests volume management concern for a team with a +141 run differential leading NL West by 8 games. Severity and availability for next start unknown, but Ohtani's elite peripherals (0.82 WHIP, 50 SO) make any absence meaningful.
CLE's rotation woes intensify: Williams (3.32 ERA, 9-3) is a lone bright spot in a staff where Bibee (1-7, 4.09 ERA) and Cecconi (3-5, 4.83 ERA) have combined for 4 wins across 28 starts. NYY's +103 run differential versus CLE's -6 explains the sweep.
Ohtani limited as Pirates challenge two-way star
Ohtani's 1.06 ERA and 0.82 WHIP remain elite, but his 7 starts and 44 IP suggest limited volume—likely a workload management situation given his dual role. PIT's +22 run differential means they can compete against anyone.
Ohtani's Elite Efficiency Positions Him for Cy Young Contention Despite Low Innings
Ohtani's 0.74 ERA and 0.82 WHIP through 44 IP (3-2 record, 10.23 K/9) showcase historic pitching efficiency, but he'll finish well short of typical Cy Young workloads—a tradeoff that makes ground-ball rate and late-game depth critical to winning votes over traditional volume leaders.
Ohtani Returns to Form; Astros Rally Late; Yankees Drop Second Straight
Ohtani's 0.74 ERA through 7 starts with a 0.82 WHIP represents elite early-season pitching that stabilizes LA's rotation. Houston's win improves them to 6-4 over their last 10 games despite sitting 7 games below .500, while NYY's L2 streak drops them to 6-4 in their last 10with a two-game disadvantage in the AL East.
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