Shohei Ohtani is doing everything in his capacity to get the Angels back on the winning track. However, it seems like he is the only one pushing the Angels for a win this season. Because the rest of the squad has been more of spectators than players.
A dynamic force from the mound and a hitting machine from the plate, Shohei Ohtani, is the Rolls-Royce of Major League Baseball. Had he not been playing for the Angels, it is hard to imagine where they would have been in the American League. Regardless of the results in games, Ohtani has been a show-stealer this season.
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Although the Angels star has been exceptionally well as a two-way player, his pitching has been on the next level this season. And given his exceptional talent, even fans have started believing that the Angels win only when Ohtani starts from the mound.
Is Shohei Ohtani alone enough for the LA Angels?
No individual is enough for their team to win games in a long run, regardless of how talented they are. And the same applies to the Angels. With his two-way brilliance, Ohtani might win a certain number of games, but to win the title, he will need support from other teammates.
Recently, Shohei Ohtani has displayed some unbelievable skills from the mound. He has collected 46 strikeouts in his last five starts, taking his season toll to 111. And with 18 home runs from the plate, the reigning AL MVP has been brilliant from the plates.
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After his recent two-way master class against the Miami Marlins, fans believe Ohtani is the only hope for the LA Angels.
The amazing stat is the only chance the Angels have to win is every 6th day Ohtani pitches. After 2023 he will be in a different uniform, sooner when Angels realize he won’t re-sign. Imagine the Ohtani intensity in the playoffs. He would be dominant!
— Donovan 🇺🇸🍀 (@mcjunkind) July 7, 2022
You have to wonder when this team needs a new manager. You cant score at all. Its unreal. You only win games when ohtani pitches. I dont think the roster is this pathetic.
— Rb (@RRbalasundaram) May 24, 2018
Taking to Twitter, they shared their reaction. One fan said the rest of the team only shoot themselves on their foot, while a few others said the Angels win the games only when Ohtani pitches well.
Angels are guaranteed to win when Ohtani pitches, but of course the rest of the team shoots themselves on the foot so I'll hold my breath for tonight
— CastroHdez (@max_castro_) July 6, 2022
The angels now only win when Ohtani pitches, that’s so pathetic. #BOYCOTTANGELSSTADIUM
— Horseracing101 (@Horseracing1011) June 30, 2022
Another Angels fan even referred to Ohtani as the recipe of success for the Angels. Notably, Ohtani has won eight out of 12 games he has started from the mound.
Angels only have a chance to win when Ohtani pitches. Dope. Recipe for success.#GoHalos
— Raymond (@RayJH5) July 7, 2022
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Angels actually have no chance of winning baseball games unless Ohtani is both pitching and hitting
— Angels Nation 27 (@AngelsNation17) July 8, 2022
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Now, the major question is, how long do the Angels are going to depend on Ohtani? Because if they do not change their strategy soon enough, the Angels might lose a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Do you think Ohtani needs to move on from the Angels?