MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani has been hit by pitches twice; how is he doing? "There are no significant effects."

In the recent four-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and theSan Diego Padres, Japanese star Shohei Ohtani was hit by pitches twice. On the 23rd, media inquired about his condition, and Ohtani replied, "There are no significant effects."

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was struck on his right thigh during the second game of the series, and in the final game, he was hit on the back by a 99.8 mph (approximately 160.6 km/h) fastball from Padres' closer Robert Suarez. At that moment, the Dodgers were ready to clear the benches, but Ohtani waved to his teammates not to rush onto the field, earning praise for his gentlemanly behavior. Suarez, who hit him, was subsequently suspended for three games.

Today, when Ohtani was interviewed, the media inquired about his condition after being hit by the pitch. Ohtani stated, "There are no significant effects; the pain is within a tolerable range." Regarding the bruised area, Ohtani frankly said there’s nothing serious, "I should recover in a few days."