The world of baseball is not blind to triumphs and setbacks. But sometimes, it takes a fellow athlete to truly comprehend the journey. As news about Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani‘s potential second Tommy John surgery does the rounds, Bryce Harper opens up with wisdom about what he thinks.

The Phillies’ star shares his unique perspective on Ohtani’s dual-role prowess, navigating the grind. He genuinely hopes for a strong return. Harper’s insights offer a glimpse of exceptional talent, however, raises questions about how Ohtani’s career trajectory is going to take shape from here.

Amidst uncertain career trajectory for Shohei Ohtani, an opponent offers comfort

In the Phillies dugout right before the series opener against the Angels, Bryce Harper spoke to reporters candidly. He delved deep into his own experiences and offered his thoughts on Ohtani’s situation. It is noteworthy that just like Ohtani, Harper bats left and throws right-handed. But the two of them are similar in more ways than one thinks.

Harper noted, “He’s been through it before.. He understands that his body works differently than a lot of other people around the league. He’s gotta pitch, he’s gotta hit. The daily grind of that, I can’t imagine..” But the actual topic of debate is, this might end Ohtani’s pitching career. Ohtani is shut down from throwing extensively, but for now, he is set to continue his season as a hitter. As Phillies’ unofficial chief, Harper said he would not pitch for Ohtani to be a part of the Phillies. He mentioned that ‘Shotime’ would know best in regards to the major decision he could ponder upon. However, Harper also expressed his frustration at missing out on a coveted moment.

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The 7-time All-Star, who has been MVP before, was eager to play against Ohtani, another All-Star legend. In the spirit of healthy competition, he wanted to face Ohtani. However, with a tinge of disappointment, he goes on, “So I think all of us were looking forward to it.. so we’re bummed out and I just hope the best for him.”

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In Ohtani’s case, Harper recognizes the delicate nature of the situation, emphasizing that Ohtani will make the best decision for his career and family, regardless of external opinions. As Ohtani navigates the challenges, he takes one day at a time because of all he has been through before.

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