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Shohei Ohtani to Take Batting Practice for 1st Time Since Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani will take batting practice with the team for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October.

Ohtani will not pitch during the 2019 season but is expected to return as a hitter at some point. The righty went 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA and 1.16 WHIP on the mound and hit .285/.361/.564 with 22 home runs and 61 runs batted in as a hitter.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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