MLB’s Post on Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. No matter what Shohei Ohtani does, it’s headline-worthy in the world of baseball. The Dodgers' superstar recently made his first appearance on the mound this season and continues to perform as one of the game’s most elite hitters.

Shohei Ohtani already had Dodgers fans on their feet before the team began their matchup with the Padres on Wednesday.

In the Dodgers ’ 6-3 win against the San Diego Padres on Monday, Ohtani made his long-awaited return as a pitcher from a September 2023 Tommy John operation, taking the mound in a Dodgers uniform for the first time as the club’s starter while also continuing to serve as their leadoff hitter in the lineup.