It’s Time for Shohei Ohtani to Give Up Pitching for Good
📍 Aftermath
After his injury, Ohtani began taking swings off the tee and reported feeling good, with several outlets noting his batting progression and optimism for a regular‑season return and postseason availability. Although a Sports Illustrated headline urged him to give up pitching, other reports said he was not likely to abandon his two‑way role.
No definitive decision to stop pitching was reported before the coverage ended.
Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.
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It’s Time for Shohei Ohtani to Give Up Pitching for Good Sports Illustrated · 3d ago broke it first
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