Shohei Ohtani is showcasing his skills as a hitter while he decides when to undergo major surgery on his right elbow, which will keep him off the mound next season.
The 24-year-old Angel blasted a 2-0 fastball from Carlos Rodon for a three-run homer Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. It was his 19th home run, the fourth in his last three games.
“The plan is to finish up the season as a hitter, as of right now,’’ Ohtani said through a translator. “Swinging doesn’t affect my elbow in any way.