Ohtani’s Successful Shoulder Surgery Sets the Stage for a Strong Comeback!
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By Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | HB | Hollywood Beat magazine
November 5, 2024
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Set to Make a Strong Comeback
Ohtani hurt his shoulder while attempting to steal a base in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2 of the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers two-way player, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to correct a labrum tear caused by a left (non-throwing) shoulder dislocation on October 26. Dr. Neal ElAtrache performed the operation in Los Angeles. Ohtani is anticipated to be ready for Spring Training.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive technique that enables surgeons to diagnose and treat joint issues using a small camera, resulting in reduced recovery time and less trauma to surrounding tissues. It leads to less postoperative pain and quicker return to normal activities, making it a preferred method for conditions like torn ligaments and joint inflammation, reflecting advancements in medical technology and improved patient care.
An amazing season
Ohtani, who is 30 years old and stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, just finished an amazing season that set records. He made history as the first player ever in Major League Baseball to hit at least 50 home runs (he hit 54) and steal 50 bases (he stole 59). Besides his home runs, Ohtani also topped the National League in several categories, including on-base percentage (.390), slugging percentage (.646), OPS (1.036), total bases (411), runs scored (134), RBIs (130), plate appearances (731), and wins above replacement (9.2 according to Baseball-Reference and 9.1 according to Fangraphs).
As a pitcher
In 2023, during his latest season as a pitcher, Ohtani had a record of 10 wins and 5 losses, with an impressive 3.14 earned run average (ERA), a 1.06 walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP), and he struck out 167 batters over 132 innings, averaging 11.4 strikeouts per 9 innings for the Los Angeles Angels. Over his entire Major League Baseball career, Ohtani has a record of 38 wins and 19 losses, a 3.01 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and he has achieved 608 strikeouts in 481.2 innings, also averaging 11.4 strikeouts per 9 innings.
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