Shohei Ohtani Dominates In Final Spring Training Start, 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani showed flashes of dominance once again in his final Spring Training appearance.
Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the fourth against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off their regular season campaign on Thursday night, squaring off against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Shohei Ohtani pursuing his fourth consecutive MVP award. Ohtani dominated last season, en route to earning his fourth career MVP, while stepping back onto the pitcher's mound for the first time in a Dodger uniform.
Offensively, Ohtani showed out. He hit . 282 from the plate, leading the majors with 146 runs and 380 total bases.
He racked up 172 hits, 55 home runs and 102 RBIs, stealing 20 bases along the way. His . 622 SLG and .
1014 OPS led the National League, as he claimed his fourth Silver Slugger award. On the defensive end, Ohtani made his highly anticipated return to a star-studded Dodgers bullpen. He carved out 14 starts and pitched 47 total innings, posting a 2.