Dodgers' Roberts working with Ohtani on plate discipline
by ESPN
ESPN— Dave Roberts said he approached Shohei Ohtani about a week ago to discuss how the two-time MVP could better control the strike zone.
Japan Today—Dodgers manager working with Ohtani on strike zone discipline. Dave Roberts thinks Shohei Ohtani can be even better with more plate discipline with runners in scoring position. The Los Angeles Dodgers manager approached the two-time AL MVP about a week ago to discuss how Ohtani could better control the strike zone. “I thought he was expanding a little bit
Orange County Register—Dodgers’ Dave Roberts had advice for Shohei Ohtani – stay disciplined. Roberts says he talked with Ohtani about not expanding his strike zone, particularly after his 1-for-19 start to the season with runners in scoring position.
Los Angeles Times—How better plate discipline has helped Shohei Ohtani become more dangerous for the Dodgers. Before the demolition, Shohei Ohtani had to show discipline. Before hitting the hardest home run of his Major League Baseball career, the Dodgers slugger had to first lay off a pitch that just missed the plate. If you want a glimpse of what has made Ohtani the most dangerous hitter in the majors the last three weeks — a 17-game stretch in which the two-time most valuable player has batted an MLB-best .424 with six home runs, 11 RBIs and 15 extra-base hits — look no further than his ninth-inning...