About the only person who doesn't look or sound bothered by how Ohtani's spring is unfolding is Ohtani himself.
The performance had minimal effect on the demeanor of Ohtani, who maintained an air of casual confidence as he fielded questions about his readiness for opening day and the possibility of starting the season in the minor leagues.
Ohtani has a 16.20 earned-run average in four starts, including a couple of scrimmages on minor league fields. The right-hander has 19 strikeouts in 8 1/3 innings, but has given up four home runs. Ian Desmond and Nolan Arenado homered off him Friday in the Rockies' 18-6 victory over the Angels.