But such is Ohtani’s unique status in the game that he made history simply by stepping up to the plate – the 31-year-old is the first player in Major League history to start at least one game as a pitcher and at least one as a non-pitcher in the same postseason.

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his postseason pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will start against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed superstar Shohei Ohtani's struggles in the NLDS as the NLCS approaches. Ohtani, the top player in baseball, h

Shohei Ohtani made his first career postseason start as a pitcher in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, and while he threw six quality innings on the mound, the two-way star did not have similar success at the plate.

Shohei Ohtani could make his postseason pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers if their NL Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds goes to a third game.

The Brewers used an ‘opener’ to start Game 1 of the NLCS and will probably do that multiple times during the series. Manager Dave Roberts says the Dodgers anticipate this and will adjust when

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani will make his first postseason pitching start in NLDS Game 1 vs. the Phillies, admitting he’s nervous but excited.

Shohei Ohtani is taking the mound at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday in one of October's most-anticipated moments