Arr, me hearties! Shohei Ohtani be lettin' his next crew chart his course on the mound, says a MLB legend!
2023-10-06
Arr! Baseball Hall o' Famer Tom Glavine, a fine matey, graced OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" and parleyed about that scurvy dog Shohei Ohtani's fate in Major League Baseball.
Shohei Ohtani, a highly anticipated free agent in Major League Baseball (MLB), is expected to make a big splash once the current season is over. However, his chances of securing the richest contract in league history were dampened by an elbow injury and subsequent surgery, which will prevent him from pitching until 2025. While he will be able to continue hitting in 2024, there is speculation about whether he should give up pitching altogether.Hall of Famer Tom Glavine weighed in on the matter, suggesting that Ohtani could excel even more if he focused on just one position. Glavine believes that concentrating solely on pitching would make Ohtani a better pitcher, as juggling the demands of both pitching and hitting can be quite challenging. However, the final decision lies with Ohtani and whichever team signs him, as they will have to consider which role he would be more valuable in.
Glavine also mentioned that Ohtani would have likely secured the richest contract in baseball history if it weren't for his elbow injury. He speculates that some teams might be willing to sign Ohtani but restrict him to either hitting or pitching, which could potentially be a deal-breaker for him. However, Glavine believes that teams are not as deterred by Tommy John surgery anymore, as evidenced by the Atlanta Braves' successful trade for Max Fried after his recovery from the same procedure.
Despite the injury, Glavine remains confident that there will still be significant interest in Ohtani due to his exceptional skills in both pitching and hitting. Ultimately, the decision about Ohtani's future role will depend on his own preference and the team's assessment of his value.