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Ohtani's NLCS swing signals 2027 bounce back
Ohtani's one NLCS swing shows he's closer to MVP form than feared for 2027.
In brief
Ohtani's one NLCS swing shows he's closer to MVP form than feared for 2027. Ohtani's NLCS home run indicates he's regaining his swing form ahead of 2027. Originally reported by Mlb.
Ohtani's swing slump
Ohtani struggled with swing timing and power for two months before NLCS.
NLCS home run swing
Ohtani hit a home run off Brewers' Dustin May in Game 4 of NLCS.
Home run speed
Ohtani's home run hit 113.1 mph, his hardest since June 20.
Pull side power
Ohtani normally hits to all fields but this home run went to right-center.
Pitch timing
Ohtani turned on a 95.1 mph cutter to hit the home run.
Contact point
Ohtani hit the ball 2 inches in front of the plate on this swing.
Bat speed recovery
Ohtani generated 81.7 mph bat speed, his highest since June 22.
In short
Ohtani's NLCS home run indicates he's regaining his swing form ahead of 2027.
