PHOENIX —
Early on this spring training, Shohei Ohtani told Dodgers coaches he wanted to take 50 at-bats before the start of the regular season.
In order to reach the mark before the team’s opening day series in South Korea next week, the two-way star knew it would take more than just a handful of Cactus League exhibition games.
That’s why, when Ohtani discussed his 50 at-bat target with reporters last month, he noted three ways he could build toward his total.
- Getting normal plate appearances in official spring games.