Ohtani's Return to Pitching & Pitchers We've Overlooked In 2025

Eno and DVR discuss Shohei Ohtani's first outing back in the big leagues after having Tommy John surgery in September of 2023, and the return of Logan Gilbert from a flexor strain, before acknowledging several pitchers who have received very little attention on the show over the course of the season.

Rundown

0:41 Shohei Ohtani's First Start on the Mound Since 2023

8:43 Logan Gilbert: 10 Strikeouts in Return from IL

11:26 Carlos Rodón Is Healthy and Pitching Great

17:31 Checking In: DVR's Extreme Risk Pitcher Build

23:05 Robbie Ray & Logan Webb

28:38 Jack Flaherty's Quietly Productive Season

32:30 Is Brayan Bello Unlocking A New Level with His Cutter?

34:12 José Soriano's Underwhelming Results Despite Electric Velo

36:48 What Happened to Bailey Ober?

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