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In the newest episode of Batting Practice, Josh and Jacob tackle one of the leading questions of 2026. Shohei Ohtani has arguably been the best pitcher in baseball, but in turn we have seen his offensive stats slide a bit. Do you think he has focused more on pitching? Has the league finally (somewhat) figured him out? Let us know! They also mention two struggling teams, the Cubs who have now slid all the way down to 3rd place, and the Tigers, the favorite to win the AL Central, currently sitting in last. What is wrong with these two powerhouse teams from last year?
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"Are Shohei Ohtani’s Cy Young Esque Stats Affecting His Offense? BP S3 E 69" is an episode of Batting Practice Podcast. Runtime 47 min. Published May 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.