Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) Ohtani-Led Dodgers BACK in World Series! | 1051
Oct 18, 2025
Ohtani's stunning performance has propelled the Dodgers to another World Series, showcasing his incredible two-way talent. The hosts dissect how LA swept the Brewers with dominant pitching and Ohtani's record-breaking feats. Meanwhile, the Mariners fight back in the ALCS, highlighted by a thrilling comeback and Suárez's dramatic grand slam. They analyze key bullpen decisions that shaped the games and reflect on the electric atmosphere in Seattle. It’s an exhilarating time in postseason baseball with both teams racing toward the championship!
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Ohtani’s Once-In-A-Generation Dominance
- Shohei Ohtani produced a historically dominant two-way performance that felt like a once-in-a-generation phenomenon.
- Trevor Plouffe and Jake agreed his combination of power, velocity, and speed is unprecedented in modern baseball.
Two-Way Impact Changes Series Narrative
- Ohtani's bat and arm change the tenor of a postseason series immediately, turning starters into headline-makers.
- His homers and six scoreless innings magnified Los Angeles' overall pitching and offensive advantage.
Video-Game Skill Set Explained
- Ohtani pairs elite exit velocity, pitching velocity, and sprint speed, creating a video-game level mismatch.
- Broadcasters compared his NLCS line to youth baseball to emphasize how unnatural his dominance looked.