The most alarming statistic is not his batting average. It's that he's hitting .036 against pitches of 95 mph or faster. That's the kind of velocity he will continue seeing in October.
Mark Timmons argues that the Los Angeles Dodgers should bench Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 of the NLCS against Milwaukee. With the Dodgers trailing 2-0 in the series, Timmons contends that Ohtani's prolonged slump and deteriorating swing mechanics justify sitting him rather than playing him based purely on reputation.
Timmons notes Ohtani is batting just .036 against pitches 95 mph or faster since August 19 and has not homered since August 18. Despite manager Dave Roberts indicating Ohtani will start, the writer suggests reserving him as a late-game pinch-hitter due to ongoing knee and biceps issues.
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