Shohei Ohtani Dominates in Spring Debut and Earns WBC Honors

Shohei Ohtani impressed in his spring pitching debut for the Dodgers, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the Giants. He allowed just one hit and two walks while recording four strikeouts and hitting 99 mph on his fastball. Beyond his spring performance, Ohtani was officially named to the World Baseball Classic All-Tournament team following a standout showing that included three home runs. The Dodgers continue to prioritize his preparation as he ramps up for the 2026 regular season.