Shohei Ohtani is back to throwing again, but things aren’t quite back to normal for the two-way phenom. As he continues his rehab from elbow surgery, one key part of his return plan is drawing attention—and it’s not something fans expected to hear at this stage.

In one corner, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 210 pounds, is Shohei Ohtani, hitter, pitcher and three-time unanimous MVP. In the other corner, standing 5-10 and weighing 175 pounds when fully nourished,

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was the talk of the East Room of the White House as President Donald Trump touted the star player's accomplishments.

It was only a matter of time. The Los Angeles Dodgers, which won the World Series late last Fall, visited the White House and president Donald Trump on Monday.

With the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves tied 5-5 at the bottom of the ninth, Ohtani positively nailed one out to center field, much to the enjoyment of every fan going home with his bobblehead that night. Shohei Ohtani. Inevitable Fourth career walk-off hit, second career walk-off homer ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/LmN6GgNAel

Shohei Ohtani continues to work his way back to pitching while continuing to hit in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup.

Shohei Ohtani makes progress towards a return with the Dodgers, throwing a bullpen session in preparation for 2025.

President Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the World Series last season.

After helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series championship and opening the MLB season in Tokyo at the league’s biggest standalone international event ever, Shohei Ohtani’s worldwide popularity continues with the most popular player jersey in the Majors.

The MLB Commissioner reacts to the "explosive" global impact of Los Angeles designated hitter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani.