Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior disclosed his expectations for Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star heads into his first full season of pitching for the Dodgers.
After joining the Dodgers ahead of the 2024 season, Ohtani spent the entirety of the year strictly as the designated hitter. He returned to the mound in 2025, but only worked his way up to full outings by the end of the season. Prior said he’s excited to see what Ohtani can do with a full year on the bump.
“Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said on Dodgers Territory.