Ohtani's 'Greedy' Mindset Praised by Dodgers Manager After Dominant Start

Shohei Ohtani showcased his dual-threat brilliance on Tuesday, pitching six scoreless innings and collecting three hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-0 shutout victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Japanese superstar's performance highlighted his unique ability to excel in both pitching and hitting.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lauded Ohtani's competitive drive after the game. "He's really 'greedy' about not letting runners on base and not letting opponents score," Roberts said. "I think many starting pitchers find their rhythm as the game progresses, maybe after giving up a few runs. But I observe that for Shohei, every run allowed is very precious. Every time he steps on the mound, he does so with the mindset of throwing a complete game shutout. I'm not sure every starting pitcher has that mentality."

On the mound, Ohtani was in command, throwing 89 pitches – 58 for strikes. He allowed just two hits, issued one walk, and recorded six strikeouts. His ERA dropped to an impressive 0.74 for the season. The fastest pitch of his outing was clocked at 100.4 mph (approximately 161 km/h).

Despite his stellar pitching, Ohtani currently does not qualify for the official ERA leaderboard. He has pitched 61 innings over 10 starts, just one inning shy of the minimum requirement. However, his performance clearly demonstrates his elite status as a pitcher, complementing his already formidable offensive contributions.

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He's really 'greedy' about not letting runners on base and not letting opponents score. I think many starting pitchers find their rhythm as the game progresses, maybe after giving up a few runs. But I observe that for Shohei, every run allowed is very precious. Every time he steps on the mound, he does so with the mindset of throwing a complete game shutout. I'm not sure every starting pitcher has that mentality.