Ohtani is coming off two surgeries to his elbow within five years, not to mention surgery three months ago to repair a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. And yet there he was throwing free and easy in a new, improved form. It’s just one more reason why Ohtani continues to amaze us.

Shohei Ohtani's impressive velocity on his return to the mound has raised excitement about his potential pitching debut with the Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani is ready to pitch for the first time as a Dodger, but it may not all come right away according to Dave Roberts.