The U.S. “LA Times” said on the 24th (Korean time) that “Otani could end up 60-60” under the title, “50-50 now seems to be a thing of the past. Can Ohtani, who has 53 home runs and 55 steals in four days after achieving the first 50-50 in history, do 60-60?” expressed expectations.
Shaun Green, a slugger who had 49 homers in a single season (2001) before Ohtani broke the Dodgers’ record, also told the Los Angeles Times, “Ohtani is doing something that no one can trust. If you know him, you can reach 60-60.”
The Los Angeles Times reported, “Since Otani can steal second or third bases at any time, it would be appropriate to steal five more stolen bases. However, hitting seven home runs in the last six games is not easy for Otani, who is likely to win the National League MVP award,” but added, “Anything is possible at Coors Field, where home runs are successful.”
The Dodgers will play three consecutive games against the San Diego Padres at home at Dodger Stadium on the 25th and 27th, and then play the last three consecutive away games against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on the 28th and 30th.
Coors Field is famous as the “grave of pitchers.” As it is located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, it flies about 10 percent farther than a baseball field on flat ground. The higher the altitude, the lower the air pressure, reducing the air resistance to the ball.
This year, Coors Field has the highest park factor among the 30 stadiums with 110. Ohtani also played for Coors Field with a batting average of 375 (15 hits in 40 at-bats) and three home runs, 10 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.169. He also hit two home runs in four games this year. His 20th home run of the season, which he recorded at the Coors Field game on June 19, was Ohtani’s longest home run this season with a flying distance of 476 feet (145.1 meters).
If the Dodgers with “4” left to win the NL West title, secure No. 1 ranking in three consecutive games against the San Diego Padres, Ohtani will be able to aim for home runs at Coors Field. If the Dodgers win two of the three consecutive home games against the San Diego Padres, it will lift the district championship.
After confirming the district championship, stolen bases can also serve as a variable. The LA Times said that if the Dodgers win the title in the three consecutive games against the San Diego Padres, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts may ask Ohtani to refrain from stealing in order to reduce the risk of injury ahead of the postseason.
Personal records are important, but the biggest goal for both Dodgers and Ohtani is to win the World Series. There is nothing more futile than getting hurt ahead of the fall baseball season. If the team secures the district championship, it would be burdensome to continue stealing bases, risking injury.
Realistically, it would be nearly impossible to add seven homers and five stolen bases in the remaining six games. However, Ohtani was named the player of the week last week with a batting average of .500 in seven games (16 hits in 32 times at bat), six homers, 17 RBIs, 11 runs scored, and seven steals with an on-base percentage of .543, a slugging percentage of 1.125 OPS of 1.668. He became the third player this year alone, and the 10th player in his career.
In the game against the Miami Marlins on the 20th, Ohtani achieved a 50-50 milestone by playing the first three home runs and two steals in history with six hits, 10 RBIs and two steals in six at-bats, including his 49th to 51st consecutive three-base home run of the season. Ohtani, who has not lost his concentration since then, continued his explosive momentum against Colorado on the 23rd with four hits and one RBI in five at-bats, including a tiebreaking solo home run in the ninth inning.토토사이트
Even after setting the 50-50 milestone, he remains focused on securing the Dodgers’ district championship. It is unimaginable for any other player, but Otani raises expectations for 60-60 games that could happen. I am curious about the last three games at Coors Field.