The MLB offseason was a long time ago. You can tell from how we're no longer talking about the Los Angeles Dodgers having the best pitching staff ever, much less setting the all-time win record.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar, a two-way player who pitches and bats as a designated hitter, has not thrown to batters off a mound in 641 days after elbow surgery in September 2023. But in a simulated game before the Dodgers’ matchup with the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday, Ohtani threw 22 pitches to five batters.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been surprising fans all season with his power, including his teammates.