The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to connect with Shohei Ohtani 29. He is one of the most active clubs in recruiting Ohtani. Then, why are they so obsessed with Ohtani.

Dodgers Nation said on the 8th, "The Dodgers is one of the most likely clubs to bring Ohtani. They have been preparing to recruit Ohtani for a long time, he said. "Ohtani has wanted it since he was a high school student. This is the opportunity to realize their wishes," he said.

According to reports, a Dodgers insider opened up about why he wanted to recruit Ohtani.

The biggest reason is to appease fans. 스포츠토토

The Dodgers were good in the regular season, but they failed in the postseason. There are many fans who are disappointed because of this. Therefore, it is analyzed that he will not show interest in next year's regular season.

But it's different if Ohtani comes. The media also pointed out, "If Otani wears the Dodgers uniform, the story could change as the fan base's interest burns."

Ohtani is called the biggest FA player in this stove league. This season, Ohtani pitched in 23 games as a pitcher, recording 10 wins, 5 losses and a 3.14 ERA in 132 innings. As a batter, he played with 44 home runs, 95 RBIs, 102 runs and a batting average of 0.304 on-base percentage of 0.412 on-base percentage of 0.654 OPS on-base plus slugging percentage 1.066 in 135 games. With this performance, Ohtani is likely to be the MVP after 2021, following the American League Home Run King.

However, injury is a variable. Ohtani was put on the operating table with an elbow injury. It's Tommy John surgery. He needs at least a year of rehabilitation, so he has to play only as a hitter in 2024. It seems that it will take some time to pitch.

The U.S. predicts Ohtani will not be able to throw the ball again until 2025.

However, even if Ohtani can't play both pitching and hitting, "Otani the batter" is powerful. In addition, if you endure it for another year, you can use it. It's enough time for the club to endure. So competition to recruit Ohtani is fierce.