Sadaharu Oh urges Ohtani to focus solely on hitting

Sadaharu Oh, the home run king, suggested that Shohei Ohtani should stop pitching to concentrate on hitting after a challenging season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani, who battled knee and bicep issues, recorded only 30 home runs this year compared to his previous seasons. The Dodgers confirmed they will not require off-season surgery for Ohtani. Oh, who holds the record for most career home runs, commented on Ohtani's heavy workload and its toll on his performance. Hideki Kuriyama, Ohtani's coach, expressed confidence that he will return stronger next season.

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