# Ohtani's NLCS swing signals 2027 bounce back

> Ohtani's one NLCS swing shows he's closer to MVP form than feared for 2027.
- Title: Ohtani's NLCS swing signals 2027 bounce back · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: shohei ohtani, dodgers, nlcs, home run, 2027, swing, bat speed, Mlb
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-nlcs-home-run-good-sign-for-2027
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- Topics: shohei ohtani, dodgers, nlcs, home run, 2027, swing, bat speed, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ohtani's NLCS home run indicates he's regaining his swing form ahead of 2027.