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When is Dodger Japanese Shohei Ohtani Pitching Next?
Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his first pitching appearance for the Dodgers on Monday night vs. the Padres at Dodger Stadium, following successful simulated games. He will likely be used as an opener with a limited pitch count as he continues recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers staff has confirmed he may return before the All-Star break.

Next Scheduled Pitch

Sat, Jul 12 • 1:05 PM PDT
At Oracle Park
TV: NBCS BA, SportsNet LA

Recent Progress
• Threw 44 pitches over 3 innings in a simulated game
• Fastball velocity in mid-90s
• Cleared by trainers to ramp up mound work

Career Pitching Highlights
• MLB Record: 38-19
• ERA: 3.01
• Strikeouts: 608
• Total Innings: 481
• 2021-2023: Sub-3.00 ERA, 540+ strikeouts over 428-innings

2025 Hitting Stats (Season to Date)
• Batting Average: .290
• OBP: .385
• SLG: .638
• Home Runs: 25
• RBIs: 41
• Stolen Bases: 11
• OPS+: 185
• Leads National League in OPS (.994)

Contract and Background
• Signed 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers (Dec 2023)
• Largest contract in MLB history with most of salary deferred
• 2024: 50 HR / 50 SB season, NL MVP, and World Series Champion

What to Expect
• Pitching: Will return as an opener with limited innings
• Hitting: Remains Dodgers’ designated hitter and lineup centerpiece

Summary of Current Status
Hitting Stats: .290 AVG / 25 HR / 41 RBI / 11 SB
Pitching Status: Simulated games complete, return expected this week
Career Pitching: 38-19, 3.01 ERA, 608 K

Shohei Ohtani Baseball Background
Positions: Designated Hitter and Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
6-4, 210lb (193cm, 95kg)
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (majors)
Born: July 5, 1994 (Age: 30) in Oshu, Japan
High School: Hanamaki Higashi (Iwate, Japan)

Event Location
Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Event Schedule Title
When is Japanese Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani Pitching Next? Former MVP and Two-Way Sensation Returns to the Mound!