Shohei Ohtani Faces Criticism and Defense Over Performance with Runners in Scoring Position

Despite a strong start to the season, Shohei Ohtani's struggles with runners in scoring position have sparked debate among fans and defense from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

• Shohei Ohtani, recently signed to a $700 million deal with the Dodgers, is under scrutiny for his performance when runners are on base, hitting only 1-for-19 in such situations.
• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has defended Ohtani's work ethic and commitment to improvement, despite mixed reactions from fans on social media.
• Critics and fans have expressed frustration over Roberts' focus on Ohtani, suggesting that other team aspects also need attention.
• Ohtani's overall performance remains strong, with a batting average of .360 and an OPS of 1.040, leading the team in several statistical categories.
• The debate continues as Ohtani and the Dodgers look to address these challenges amid high expectations from the $700 million contract.

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