The Los Angeles Dodgers are still navigating what it means to have a two-way player in Shohei Ohtani. While Ohtani has flourished as the team’s designated hitter to open the season, he is still preparing to make his pitching debut in a Dodgers uniform.

At 4-0, the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to the best start by a defending World Series champion since the Detroit Tigers won their first six games in 1985. The Dodgers have done that without having Shohei Ohtani the pitcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans waiting to see Shohei Ohtani return to the mound probably should not hold their breath. Ohtani has yet to pitch since hurting his elbow during a start in August 2023.

Shohei Ohtani jerseys continue to fly off the shelves after the Japanese star helped the Dodgers to a World Series title last year with his global popularity showing no sign of cooling.

Shohei Ohtani has another win to add to his stockpile. After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.

Shohei Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Dodgers on a ten-year, $700 million contract in December 2023. While he won the 2024 NL MVP and his first World Series ring following the first 50-50 season in MLB history,