Rockies 1-2 Dodgers (29th, Denver) Shohei Ohtani (30), pitcher for the Dodgers of the American Major League Baseball, started as “No. 1 DH” in the final game of the regular season against the Rockies. In the eighth inning, he recorded his 59th stolen base of the season. With 1 hit in 4 at-bats, Ohtani had a batting average of .310, but he was the first MLB player in 12 years since Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) in 2012, and the first in the National League in 87 years since Joe Medwick (Cardinals) in 1937. He missed out on winning the Triple Crown. Although there are two games left in the National League, it is extremely unlikely that Ohtani’s 54 home runs and 130 RBIs will be reversed, and he has almost clinched the double batting title. The Dominion Army, which is set to advance to the postseason (PS) as the top seed, will play the District Series (DS) starting October 5th (6th Japan time). Otani’s comments after the match are as follows.

–What are you most proud of this season?

“There were various records, but first of all, being able to perform consistently for one year was the best thing for me, and the same goes for the people who took care of me and supported me. I would also like to thank everyone who helped me.”

–After 50-50, did you shift to keeping the average?

“Of course I didn’t shift to hitting, but I wanted to have a good at-bat, so I was able to see what was ahead in terms of the quality of my batting, which was good in the second half. ”

–What are your thoughts on winning the Triple Crown?

“I guess I didn’t really think about that. Of course, I don’t really understand how big of a difference there is, and as I’ve said before, I just wanted to have a good at-bat.”

–My teammates were happy with my various records.

“I’m honestly happy, and I want to be grateful for being a member of this team for one year, and I’d also like to thank my teammates.”

–Toward the playoffs

“From now on, the grades and numbers I’ve accumulated during the season won’t mean anything, so I’ll just have to maintain my condition. First, I’ll spend the days (rest days) in between without losing my mind. sea ​​bream”

–What about the throwing program?

“Of course I will continue, but of course the most important thing is the competition, so if I don’t think it will interfere with that, I will continue with my rehabilitation.”

—Do you do live BP as a batter during the off-season?

“I have to experience it a little bit and develop a sense of actual combat, so since it’s my first experience, I want to find out which one is the best.”

–The most memorable thing this year

“I don’t know the most. I’m happy at that moment, and there’s still the postseason to go, so I don’t really look back on the season right now, so the better memories will come first.” I would like to try my best to do so.”

–Factors that allowed me to play at a high level without getting injured

“I think I was able to stick to the same routine every day, and with the support of those around me, I couldn’t do it alone, so we discussed and came up with a schedule that would allow me to do the same thing at the same time every day. It was good.”

–Did you see the quality of your at-bat?

“The quality of my batting has improved, so when I look at it as a whole, I think my process of getting good results has gotten much better.”

–My wife and my dog ​​also influenced me.

“Of course, I have more time to think about things other than baseball than when I’m alone, and I think it’s also helped me to be able to concentrate more when I’m on the field, so yes. Of course, I would like to thank you for that as well.”