[Shohei Otani]In great shape! ! Darvish reveals Shohei Otani’s “different dimension” evolution! ![MLB][Dodgers]

Let’s dig deeper into Otani’s “evolution” since last year. As can be seen from the fact that Ohtani has maintained a high batting average, there is talk that his batting has changed. Particularly eye-opening is the perspective of a motion analysis expert. The batting movement has changed from the “vertical” batting, where the bat swings down from above aiming for a home run, to the “horizontal” movement in which the bat moves horizontally. The swing has evolved to a style aimed at clutch hitters who are strong at opportunities. And Ohtani is fighting for the top spot in the National League in terms of batting average. This year, he is in a position to aim for the leadoff hitter. (Incidentally, commentator AKI Inose also noted changes in Otani’s swing and gave his approval.) Also, regarding the mental aspect, Darvish, who played against Otani, said that he felt that his “brightness” and “power of concentration” had changed.