4th in league wins and ERA, 3rd in strikeouts
Athletics 3-2 Angels (6th Japan time, Oakland)
On the 5th (Japan time 6th), pitcher Shohei Otani of the Angels participated in the Athletics match held in enemy territory at the same time as “No. 3, pitcher and DH”. Although he achieved the “double rule” for the first regular turn at bat and regular pitching innings, he dropped out following giving up one hit and one run in the fifth inning, failing to achieve his 16th win. This day was the final game of the regular season, and the results of the pitching and batting were confirmed.
Ohtani started in 28 games, the most as a pitcher this season. He threw 166 innings to clear the regulation pitching inning, 15 wins 9 losses, 2.33 ERA, and 219 strikeouts, exceeding 200 strikeouts for the first time. Looking at each record in the American League, 15 wins and an ERA of 2.33 are both ranked fourth in the league. 219 strikeouts are 3rd in the league, and “SO / 9”, which indicates the strikeout rate, is 11.87, which is 1st in the league among those who have reached the prescribed number of pitches, and has a record in the league for each pitch.
In terms of batting record, he has participated in 157 games as a hitter, and his 34 home runs ranks fourth in the American League. 90 points tie 8th in league, 6 triples tie 4th in league, 95 RBIs, 72 walks 7th in league, slugging percentage .519, OPS .875 5th in league, 14 avoidance 3rd in league. He has a number of achievements that put him at the top of the league.
With this pitching record, Ohtani achieved a new “first major” record. According to MLB official Sarah Langs’ Twitter account, he hit 219 strikeouts, which is sixth in the majors as a pitcher, and 34 home runs, which is tied for 11th in the majors as a hitter. He is the first player to reach the top 15 in the majors in his category.”
(Full-Count editorial department)
