Otani Shohei.

(Associated Press)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Japanese star Shohei Otani of the Angels started today with a high-quality start and lost 3 points in 7 innings. In the end, the Angels lost to the Astros 1-3.

Otani rarely missed a cross in this game. He said after the game that because it was the first time he was paired with 28-year-old catcher Chris Okey, he didn't know how his new teammate blocked the ball.

Okie only had 7 major league games with the Redskins last year. This season, he switched to the Angels with a minor league contract. Today, he was promoted to the major leagues, and for the first time, he is a shooting partner with Shohei Otani.

Shohei Otani pitched 103 pitches in 7 innings. He was hit by 6 safes and lost 3 points.

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The Japanese media "Sports Hochi" mentioned that Shohei Otani's average usage rate of the Sweeper in each game is about 50%, but today he only threw 40 balls, accounting for about 39%, and only missed the cross ball. One, while the four-seam fastball lost 27, accounting for about 26%.

Otani lost 32 sinkers in this campaign, accounting for about 31%.

Talking about the first match with Auki, Otani Shohei said that because it is the first time to match with a catcher, he is not very clear about the opponent's blocking data, so it is necessary to consider whether the more risky balls are effective when they miss a lot.

Dahe believes that the most important thing is the relationship of trust. Throwing a ball that the catcher has not seen or caught may make it difficult for the opponent to catch.

Otani Shohei.

(Associated Press)

In fact, compared to last season, Shohei Otani has reduced the use rate of crossballs this season. According to the data of "Baseball Savant", Otani's use rate of crossballs was 11.9% last year, and this season has dropped to only about 6%.

In addition, the Angels' catcher injuries have been frequent this season. First, the big catcher Logan O'Hoppe (Logan O'Hoppe) tore the lip of his left shoulder joint. It is uncertain whether he can return to the team this season; Injured list; The 32-year-old catcher Max Stassi, who was sidelined at the beginning of the season, still has no return schedule.

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