Here's How Shohei Ohtani's Velocity Looked in First Official Bullpen of Spring Training

As he recovers from Tommy John surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers star hit 94 MPH on the radar gun.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) watches Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) throw during a Spring Training workout at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 15. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani impressed in his first official bullpen of the spring, hitting between 92 and 94 MPH on the radar gun.

Ohtani hasn't pitched since the end of the 2023 season because of Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers will bring him along slowly this season, and he's expected to be game ready by May. Still, being back on the mound was a big first step for the reigning National League MVP.

Shohei Ohtani lanzó a 92-94 mph en su primera sesión de bullpen. https://t.co/iO9n0AL0aF

— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) February 15, 2025

Ohtani had one of the best seasons we've ever seen at the plate in 2024, hitting 54 homers and stealing 59 bases.

In addition to his record-setting speed and power, the 30-year-old hit .310 en route to capturing his third MVP Award. It was his first MVP Award in the National League, as he became the second player (Frank Robinson) to win the MVP Award in both leagues.

When Ohtani returns back to the mound, he won't be able to keep up the same offensive workload, so that season will likely stand out as the greatest offensive season we'll see from him. He'll join Roki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell in the starting rotation, giving the Dodgers an even better roster than they had in 2024. Tony Gonsolin also figures to be in the rotation at the start of the season while Ohtani is working back in.

The Dodgers also signed dynamite relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates this offseason, giving them an even better roster on paper than the one that won the World Series.

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