Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Shohei Ohtani’s Slump: ‘Getting Himself Out’
Dodgers News

Shohei Ohtani’s Slump: ‘Getting Himself Out’

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra
April 24, 2025
3 Min Read
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season has been one of high peaks and low valleys so far through 25 games, which mirrors what much of the roster is working through at the moment.

Reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani has not been immune from the inconsistent play collectively demonstrated by the Dodgers over recent weeks. On a team full of stars, the Dodgers are often at their best with Ohtani as the catalyst for their lineup.

That was the case during their eight-game winning streak to open the season, especially with Freddie Freeman inactive for most of that stretch after aggravating his surgically-repaired right ankle.

Ohtani hit .333/.459/.667 and had 11 runs scored during that stretch to lead the Dodgers’ offense. But it has been a much different story over his past 15 games, with a .226/.304/.403 batting line and 21 strikeouts against just seven walks.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes Ohtani is simply trying to do too much at the plate instead of taking his normal approach, according to Jack Harris of the L.A. Times:

“I don’t know if he’s trying to do something, trying too hard,” Roberts added. “There’s a couple walks [he has taken recently]. But there’s other times where he’s getting himself out instead of taking a walk if given to him.”

Ohtani potentially pressing was evident multiple times in Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago Cubs. In one at-bat, he failed to reach base after getting ahead in the count 2-0 as a result of uncharacteristically poor plate discipline and pitch selection.

While there are other problems contributing to the Dodgers’ 7-8 record over the past 15 games, the dip in Ohtani’s production at the plate lines up with their struggles. The Dodgers have plenty of areas to improve as a team, but getting Ohtani back to his usual form could help mask some of those issues in the meantime.

Shohei Ohtani feeling good during bullpens

While he still has restrictions on what he can do doing bullpen sessions, Ohtani is feeling good physically and is looking forward to facing live hitters once he is cleared to do so. He is cognizant of the Dodgers’ reasoning and agrees with the need to take a patient approach to his rehab on the mound.

Ohtani nevertheless has been encouraged by his health while continuing to throw regular bullpens.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Dave RobertsLos Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani
BySebastian Abdón Ibarra
Sebastian Ibarra covers the Las Vegas Raiders as a staff writer for Raiders Newswire. He previously worked as a Marketing/Communications intern for the Ontario Jr Reign, and a staff writer and two time Editor for the Campus Times at the University of La Verne. Sebastian graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 from ULV with a major in Communications. His love of sports stems from his baseball career starting at tee-ball and ending his senior year at Servite High School. He enjoys video games and DC comics in his spare time. Follow him on Twitter: @sebas_abdon.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language broadcasters and father and son, Jaime Jarrín and Jorge Jarrín
Dodgers News

Dodgers’ Spanish-Language Broadcasters Jorge & Jaime Jarrín Commit To Dodger Stadium Experience For ‘All In Challenge’

April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
Gold Glove statue, center field plaza
FeaturedMLB News

2023 Gold Glove Awards: American League & National League Winners

November 6, 2023
October 22, 2024
Dodgers News: Julio Urias Turns In Another Scoreless Start For Oklahoma City
Dodgers Minor LeaguesDodgers News

Dodgers News: Julio Urias Scheduled For 2017 Season Debut With Triple-A Oklahoma City

April 7, 2017
April 10, 2017
Logan-forsythe-evan-longoria
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Evan Longoria ‘Surprised And Upset’ By Logan Forsythe Trade

January 23, 2017
January 27, 2017

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어