Shohei Ohtani may be reaching a turning point in his incredible career as a pitcher and hitter, which has established him as one of the most exceptional players in baseball history. A famed pitching expert has warned the Los Angeles Dodgers about the dangers of letting the Japanese star continue to throw. The expert suggests that the dual-threat job might become a “ticking time bomb” for his shoulder and, consequently, for his career in the sport.
A well-known person in MLB circles, Dr. Tom House, recently voiced his worries. Despite not having worked with Ohtani directly, he came to the harsh conclusion that Ohtani should only concentrate on striking after making observations from a distance.
Dr. Tom House opens up on Shohei Ohtani’s future with Dodgers
House gave an emphatic “No” when journalist Pablo Torres questioned if Ohtani should keep pitching. House, who has collaborated with NFL greats like Drew Brees and Tom Brady as well as Nolan Ryan, stated:
“I think he’s a hitter. He’s proven everything he needs to as a pitcher. I think his value to the team is on the field every day,”
Legendary pitching coach Dr. Tom House (who trained Nolan Ryan, Drew Brees and Tom Brady) thinks Shohei Ohtani should never pitch again. 😳
“I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think his shoulders can handle it.” pic.twitter.com/kweDk2L7Ah
— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) April 10, 2025
The mix of issues that Ohtani’s body is dealing with is what worries Dr. House. He emphasizes that while weight training is great for hitting, it is not the best option for throwing. Another risk element is the stress of throwing from a mound. “I don’t think his shoulders can handle the deceleration,” stated the driver.
Dr. House’s voice joins the many baseball voices who have argued that the Japanese superstar’s future should be away from the mound, despite the fact that Ohtani has made four relief appearances this season and that there is conjecture over his potential role as a closer.
