The three-time MVP did not pitch last season, his first with the Dodgers, while recovering from Tommy John surgery. On Saturday, Ohtani threw first-pitch strikes to all seven batters he faced and finished with 27 pitches, 20 for strikes. "It's something I don't think I would be able to do in a live BP setting," Ohtani said. While pitching for Team Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Ohtani struck out Pasquantino of Team Italy with a 102 mph fastball. Ohtani retired the side in order in the second, fanning rookie Jac Caglianone on an 89 mph slider.