Dodgers manager compares Shohei Ohtani to exotic car amid strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a unique comparison of Shohei Ohtani to an exotic car, attributing Ohtani's earlier offensive struggles to minor disruptions affecting his finely tuned performance. Ohtani has improved significantly, raising his batting average to.302 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs after a slow start. He has excelled on the mound as well, boasting a 0.74 ERA in 10 starts and a 6-2 record. If Ohtani maintains this level, he could win both the MVP and Cy Young Award this season, a feat not achieved since Clayton Kershaw in 2014.
- •Dave Roberts likens Ohtani’s performance to an exotic car.
- •Ohtani's batting average has risen to.302.
- •He has recorded 11 home runs and 35 RBIs this season.
- •On the mound, Ohtani is 6-2 with a 0.74 ERA in 10 starts.
- •Ohtani aims to join an exclusive group with both MVP and Cy Young honors.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers manager’s latest Shohei Ohtani comparison may be his most unique yet
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had a wild comparison for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.
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