Ohtani's 'God-Tier' Two-Way Play: Teammate Skubal Amazed by Relentless Practice

Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been captivated by his new teammate Shohei Ohtani's extraordinary dedication. Skubal described Ohtani as "interesting" and someone who creates a "very good atmosphere" when around.

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He's great! He's a very interesting person, and when you're around him, it makes you feel like the atmosphere is very good.

Skubal expressed deep admiration for Ohtani's training regimen, noting that the Japanese superstar seems to "train without rest." He observed Ohtani constantly in the batting cage, swinging or engaging in some form of training, in addition to his demanding daily routine. Skubal believes Ohtani's meticulous attention to detail in weight training, batting practice, and throwing sessions far exceeds that of typical players, attributing his exceptional skills to this approach.

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It feels like he trains without rest, always in the batting cage, always going in and swinging or doing some kind of training, not to mention his daily training routine, it's really outstanding.

Beyond Ohtani's individual efforts, Skubal also senses a pervasive "winning mentality" within the Dodgers organization. He stated that from the coaching staff to the players, everyone shares a singular focus on victory, recognizing it as the paramount objective in all sports. Skubal finds it "very interesting" to work alongside, get to know, and compete with such a driven group.

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I think that's exactly why he can have such outstanding skills.