Shohei Ohtani pitching Thursday, out of Angels' lineup
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics.
What It Means:
Ohtani will take the mound on Thursday night but Phil Gosselin will fill in as the Angels' DH.
Ohtani has struck out 45 batters in 30 innings this season and he holds an elite 34.9 strikeout percentage. However, he also carries a 17.1 percent walk rate, contributing to a 4.13 SIERA. He is averaging 20.6 FanDuel points per game on the mound this season.
Source:
Baseball Press
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