Shohei Ohtani
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Yu Darvish
| Matchup | Diamondbacks vs. Angels · Padres vs. Mariners |
| First Pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET · 7:05 p.m. ET |
Our first custom NRFI selection today will highlight the potential American League MVP from the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani. This season, Ohtani boasts a remarkable 15-6 NRFI record with a 10-2 home an d NRFI split. This solidifies Ohtani's standing at 21-5 to the NRFI when pitching at home since 2022.
Notably, when facing batters for the first time, Ohtani's performance has been nothing short of exceptional, allowing only a .120 average in 166 at-bats.
Furthermore, Ohtani holds an advantage today as he hasn't faced the majority of San Francisco Giants hitters. Among the ones he has faced, he has successfully held Brandon Crawford to 0-3 and AJ Pollock to 0-4.