Otani’s weapon is not limited to “ultra-fast” changing balls like splits
■ Angels 5-2 Marlins (7th Japan time, Miami)
Fans are surprised at the “rapid fall” magic ball thrown by pitcher Shohei Ohtani of the Angels. Comments were gathered, saying, “I wouldn’t have goose bumps,” “goose bumps,” and “egg.”
Otani participated in the match once morest the Marlins in Miami on the 6th (7th Japan time) with two swords, and the pitching was overwhelming with 10 strikeouts and 1 goal in 7 innings. Rob Friedman, a pitching analyst known as “Pitching Ninja,” focused on the curve he threw at right-handed batter Garrett Cooper in six innings and one death. At 81 mph (regarding 130.7 km), the batter was stunned by the change in which he turned down as if a sudden brake had been applied just before the batter. He is all back on the bench.
In the video of the ball that stole the 8th strikeout on that day, the fans praised one following another, saying “I’m in love with you”, “This is so good, it’s amazing”, “Beautiful”, and “How to apply the brakes”. “Most people miss that ball. It’s not a shame to do that,” some commented in support of the batter. How wide and deep is Otani’s pitching drawer?
