Shohei Ohtani showcased his pitching prowess in a recent game against the Kansas City Royals, throwing a career-high 101.7 mph pitch during his third start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani allowed just one hit and one walk over two innings, marking his first multi-inning outing since returning from Tommy John surgery. He threw first-pitch strikes to every batter faced, finishing with 20 of his 27 pitches for strikes. His performance reinforces the value he brings not only with his arm but also as a designated hitter, where he has hit 29 home runs this season.