After pitching as a starter against the Rays, pitcher Shohei Ohtani entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 6th inning. On social media, people were surprised and asked, “Why is this allowed?” and “Isn’t this a violation?” However, this is actually not a special rule, but an official MLB rule that has existed for over 50 years. Since it is rarely used these days, it has become an unfamiliar sight for many fans. The result was a short grounder, but the batting speed was 106.7 mph (approximately 171.7 km/h). It was an at-bat typical of Otani, who never neglects preparation even on days when he is solely a pitcher. #Dodgers #Baseball #Pinch hitter
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