MLB: Ohtani's Batting Average Soars Past 80% Against Japanese Pitcher, Dodgers Manager All Smiles

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani demonstrated his prowess once again, returning to the leadoff position and delivering a stellar performance against the Colorado Rockies. Ohtani's bat was particularly potent against Rockies veteran pitcher German Marquez, with whom he has a history of success. In this game, Ohtani collected two hits, both off Marquez, extending his remarkable on-base streak to 49 games.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lauded Ohtani's consistent ability to apply pressure on opposing pitchers, especially Marquez. "He continues to put pressure on Marquez, which is great. He had good at-bats every time up, and we've seen that before when he was in Baltimore," Roberts commented, highlighting Ohtani's reliable performance against the Rockies pitcher.

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He continues to put pressure on Marquez, which is great. He had good at-bats every time up, and we've seen that before when he was in Baltimore.

Ohtani's historical dominance over Marquez is striking. Including their matchups in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball and their previous MLB encounters, Ohtani's career batting average against Marquez stands at an impressive .857. This game further solidified his status as a "nemesis" to the Japanese pitcher, showcasing Ohtani's exceptional skill and clutch hitting ability. Despite the cold game-time temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 1.67 degrees Celsius), Ohtani and his teammates were able to perform effectively, entering the game ready to compete.

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Ohtani's career batting average against Marquez is .857.