Mookie Betts Defends Shohei Ohtani Amid Uncharacteristic Slump
Mookie Betts has come to the defense of Shohei Ohtani, who is experiencing an uncharacteristic slump this season. Despite his struggles at the plate, Ohtani continues to excel as a pitcher, boasting an impressive ERA. Betts emphasized that Ohtani's overall contributions to the game should not be overlooked.
- ▪Shohei Ohtani has a batting average of .265 with seven home runs in 47 games this season.
- ▪Mookie Betts highlighted Ohtani's pitching performance, noting his 0.7 ERA over seven starts.
- ▪Jo Adell praised Ohtani's ability to perform at a high level both as a hitter and a pitcher.
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