The physical demands of pitching may be directly impacting Shohei Ohtani's hitting performance, leading to a decline in his offensive numbers. While his pitching remains elite, the team might need to consider prioritizing his role as a daily hitter to maximize his overall offensive contribution, especially given his struggles at the plate when also pitching.
Impact: High. This analysis suggests a potential trade-off between Ohtani's pitching and hitting, arguing that focusing on his offensive consistency could be more beneficial for the team's success.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 01:47:46 to 01:49:00.
Sources in support: Kelvin Washington (Host)

