Shohei Ohtani’s recent dominance at the plate stems from his unwavering discipline and refined approach. He demonstrated this in a recent at-bat against the Nationals, waiting for a more enticing pitch before unleashing a thunderous home run with an exit velocity of 118.7 mph. Ohtani’s strength lies in his ability to maximize his swing force and attack pitches in his preferred ‘nitro zone.’ He thrives when ahead in the count, with average exit velocities over 100 mph in favorable situations. Manager Dave Roberts has noticed Ohtani’s growth in strike zone discipline, particularly with runners in scoring position, leading to improved ratios and increased effectiveness. Despite teams’ efforts to neutralize Ohtani, his adaptability has kept him a formidable force at the plate.