Shohei Ohtani Named All-Star, Delivers Dominant Pitching Performance, and Continues Two-Way Role

Shohei Ohtani has been selected to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, solidifying his elite status. On his 31st birthday, Ohtani delivered an impressive pitching performance for the Dodgers, throwing two scoreless innings against the Houston Astros in his fourth mound start since recovering from major elbow surgery, notably striking out the side in the second inning while hitting 100 mph. While his return to a two-way role is going well with his hitting remaining at an MVP level, some underlying statistics indicate a potential decline.