Shohei Ohtani Japan Stats: How did the two-way star fare in his return to Samurai colors?

Shohei Ohtani made his return to Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic. The roster is deep and full of talent, but Ohtani will be the one to lead them however far they go. They're currently the third favorites to win it all, just behind the United States and the Dominican Republic.

They're arguably the team with the third-highest odds to win it all thanks to Ohtani. The two-way star is going to be the best player in the entire WBC, but how did Shohei Ohtani's Japan stats look on his return?

Japan got a dominating win, which is probably all Ohtani cares about. However, he dominated. On the mound, he was as electric as ever.

He recorded four innings pitched and struck out five batters while allowing one baserunner via a hit. He touched 99 and 100 mph on his fastball, showcasing why he was one of MLB's best pitchers last year.

At the plate, he had even more success. Batting third, the two-way phenom went two-for-four with two RBI doubles. He was incredible with all the pressure in the world and every eye on him.

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Shohei Ohtani Japan stats: How far can he take Team Japan?

Ohtani is perhaps the best player in baseball and in the World Baseball Classic right now.

Shohei Ohtani Japan Stats

Japan has an easier route to the finals than Team USA or Team Dominican Republic, because those two are on the same side of the bracket.

Ohtani's Japan is a very likely competitor in this year's final.