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[{'start': '1.980', 'end': '5.819', 'text': '[Music] The'}, {'start': '6.160', 'end': '11.920', 'text': 'Dodgers are aiming to win the championship this year,'}, {'start': '8.800', 'end': '15.080', 'text': 'but they have faced numerous difficulties since the start of the season, and'}, {'start': '11.920', 'end': '17.560', 'text': 'manager Roberts said he is disappointed that Ohtani has not been'}, {'start': '15.080', 'end': '21.000', 'text': 'able to demonstrate his explosive performance so far'}, {'start': '17.560', 'end': '23.480', 'text': '.  He acknowledged that Ohtani'}, {'start': '21.000', 'end': '26.039', 'text': "is the team's main hitter and"}, {'start': '23.480', 'end': '28.480', 'text': "that his performance is directly linked to the team's success"}, {'start': '26.039', 'end': '30.880', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '28.480', 'end': '33.520', 'text': "There are many factors behind Ohtani's disappointing performance, but he"}, {'start': '33.520', 'end': '38.520', 'text': 'pointed out that the bat he is currently using is a major obstacle.  Ohtani said he has been'}, {'start': '36.360', 'end': '41.039', 'text': 'using a longer bat this year, which'}, {'start': '38.520', 'end': '44.399', 'text': 'seems to be causing problems with his technique'}, {'start': '41.039', 'end': '47.079', 'text': '.  So, from a technical standpoint, how does Ohtani'}, {'start': '44.399', 'end': '49.719', 'text': "'s bat affect his batting technique and performance"}, {'start': '47.079', 'end': '52.680', 'text': '?  Ohtani'}, {'start': '52.680', 'end': '57.520', 'text': 'switched to a longer bat at the start of the 2025 season.  A longer bat'}, {'start': '54.920', 'end': '60.399', 'text': 'opens up the contact zone, making it easier to reach balls low and on the outside'}, {'start': '57.520', 'end': '63.160', 'text': '.  However,'}, {'start': '60.399', 'end': '65.239', 'text': 'recent players have tended to avoid that zone, which means the'}, {'start': '63.160', 'end': '68.040', 'text': 'benefits of a longer bat are no longer being utilized'}, {'start': '65.239', 'end': '71.040', 'text': '.  Instead, the opposing team'}, {'start': '68.040', 'end': '73.920', 'text': 'focused on pitching high and inside, and Ohtani'}, {'start': '71.040', 'end': '76.240', 'text': 'was often hit off-center.  Some have pointed out that the'}, {'start': '73.920', 'end': '78.560', 'text': 'length of the new bats creates subtle differences in swing timing'}, {'start': '76.240', 'end': '81.680', 'text': ', reducing hitting efficiency'}, {'start': '78.560', 'end': '83.920', 'text': '.  Tactically, longer bats'}, {'start': '81.680', 'end': '86.680', 'text': 'have certain advantages, which is why they are used'}, {'start': '83.920', 'end': '89.400', 'text': '.  A longer bat expands the hitting zone, making it'}, {'start': '86.680', 'end': '91.720', 'text': 'easier to hit balls low and on the outside.  If you hit the center of the ball, the'}, {'start': '89.400', 'end': '95.000', 'text': "leverage effect will increase the ball's speed"}, {'start': '91.720', 'end': '98.040', 'text': '.  In theory, a long bat should have'}, {'start': '95.000', 'end': '101.200', 'text': 'been an advantage for Ohtani, as it would have allowed him to reach difficult balls that came from outside the plate'}, {'start': '98.040', 'end': '104.399', 'text': ".  However, what was unexpected was that after last year's victory, each"}, {'start': '101.200', 'end': '107.200', 'text': 'team had thoroughly studied Ohtani and discovered his weaknesses'}, {'start': '104.399', 'end': '110.280', 'text': ".  That's"}, {'start': '107.200', 'end': '113.479', 'text': 'why players from competing teams have been'}, {'start': '110.280', 'end': '116.759', 'text': 'attacking his weaknesses in great detail and with great care.'}, {'start': '113.479', 'end': '119.799', 'text': 'In the 2025 MLB, pitching tactics will have'}, {'start': '116.759', 'end': '122.600', 'text': 'changed significantly, and pitchers will no longer be limited to low-ranking pitchers.   The'}, {'start': '119.799', 'end': '124.799', 'text': 'modern trend is to have batters react quickly to quick pitches in the high strike zone'}, {'start': '122.600', 'end': '127.159', 'text': 'or cutters and sliders that cut into the inside'}, {'start': '127.159', 'end': '132.280', 'text': '.  In this situation, a long bat is not suitable because it'}, {'start': '130.039', 'end': '134.760', 'text': 'will cause a slower swing and make it difficult to respond to inside attacks'}, {'start': '132.280', 'end': '137.440', 'text': ".  Additionally, Ohtani's"}, {'start': '134.760', 'end': '139.680', 'text': 'timing and swing mechanics have been'}, {'start': '137.440', 'end': '142.720', 'text': 'severely affected, lengthening the time from start to impact'}, {'start': '139.680', 'end': '145.400', 'text': ', allowing him to hit'}, {'start': '142.720', 'end': '149.040', 'text': '95-100 mph quick balls with only a 1-3 second delay'}, {'start': '145.400', 'end': '151.560', 'text': '.  Ohtani was originally known for his precise timing,'}, {'start': '149.040', 'end': '154.440', 'text': 'but the long bat'}, {'start': '151.560', 'end': '156.840', 'text': 'disrupted his natural rhythm.  In fact, there has'}, {'start': '154.440', 'end': '159.920', 'text': 'been an increase in rate swings against higher balls, and the number of'}, {'start': '156.840', 'end': '162.560', 'text': 'strikeouts and fouls against inside balls has also'}, {'start': '159.920', 'end': '165.599', 'text': 'increased significantly.  Recognizing these issues,'}, {'start': '162.560', 'end': '168.159', 'text': 'Ohtani is trying to make adjustments to his bat, but the'}, {'start': '165.599', 'end': '171.319', 'text': 'improvements are not instantaneous and will require time and consideration'}, {'start': '168.159', 'end': '174.280', 'text': '.  According to internal team sources,'}, {'start': '171.319', 'end': '177.280', 'text': 'Ohtani conducted trial batting practice with his newly adjusted bat'}, {'start': '174.280', 'end': '180.239', 'text': '.  During the practice,'}, {'start': '177.280', 'end': '183.040', 'text': 'Ohtani took batting practice against minor league pitchers and,'}, {'start': '180.239', 'end': '186.040', 'text': 'according to people who were there,'}, {'start': '186.040', 'end': '191.879', 'text': 'seemed very excited and pleased with his new bat.  This was a closed-door team practice'}, {'start': '188.760', 'end': '194.360', 'text': ', no spectators were present, and it was a session for Ohtani to try out his new bat'}, {'start': '191.879', 'end': '197.000', 'text': ".  What's noteworthy"}, {'start': '197.000', 'end': '202.519', 'text': 'is that Ohtani suddenly hit a home run during practice and showed off an extremely powerful swing'}, {'start': '199.680', 'end': '206.159', 'text': '.  After he finished batting, teammates said'}, {'start': '202.519', 'end': '208.720', 'text': "Ohtani's face was filled with satisfaction and he looked like he had found the right hitting sensation"}, {'start': '206.159', 'end': '211.040', 'text': ".  In fact, it was Coach Robards' advice that"}, {'start': '208.720', 'end': '213.400', 'text': 'prompted Ohtani to decide to try out a new bat'}, {'start': '211.040', 'end': '216.480', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '213.400', 'end': '219.360', 'text': 'Manager Robards'}, {'start': '216.480', 'end': '222.360', 'text': 'had suggested that Ohtani shorten his bat.  Otani is'}, {'start': '219.360', 'end': '225.080', 'text': "exposing his weaknesses to opposing pitchers.  That's why the"}, {'start': '222.360', 'end': '228.360', 'text': 'manager said he needs to be careful with every swing'}, {'start': '225.080', 'end': '230.840', 'text': '.  Specifically,'}, {'start': '228.360', 'end': '233.560', 'text': 'by changing to a bat that is 0.5 to 10 inches shorter than the current one, the swing'}, {'start': '230.840', 'end': '236.480', 'text': 'speed will increase and it will be easier to respond quickly to higher pitches'}, {'start': '233.560', 'end': '238.480', 'text': '.  Additionally, Roberts'}, {'start': '238.480', 'end': '244.079', 'text': 'emphasized the importance of focusing on a compact swing.  In other words, the aim is to shorten the swing start,'}, {'start': '241.480', 'end': '246.799', 'text': 'get the bat to the ball quickly, and reduce unnecessary big swings to'}, {'start': '244.079', 'end': '249.560', 'text': 'increase the contact rate and'}, {'start': '246.799', 'end': '251.920', 'text': 'reduce strikeouts.  Finally,'}, {'start': '249.560', 'end': '254.840', 'text': "to prevent rate swings, Roberts suggested adjusting the timing of the pitcher's"}, {'start': '251.920', 'end': '257.479', 'text': 'swing from the moment he begins his throwing motion'}, {'start': '254.840', 'end': '260.840', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '257.479', 'end': '263.680', 'text': 'If Ohtani can make these adjustments, he should be able to improve his batting performance'}, {'start': '260.840', 'end': '267.199', 'text': 'and regain his original, menacing presence'}, {'start': '263.680', 'end': '270.240', 'text': '.  In fact, technical adjustments such as bat adjustments are an'}, {'start': '267.199', 'end': '272.960', 'text': 'urgent issue for Ohtani.  Continuing with his old setup,'}, {'start': '270.240', 'end': '275.960', 'text': 'heavy bat and long swing'}, {'start': '275.960', 'end': '281.080', 'text': "could see him underperform throughout the 2025 season.  With the Dodgers' current batting lineup,"}, {'start': '278.560', 'end': '284.199', 'text': 'Letts and Freeman alone cannot be enough to support them'}, {'start': '281.080', 'end': '286.680', 'text': ", so Ohtani's consistent performance is essential."}, {'start': '284.199', 'end': '289.199', 'text': 'Adjusting your swing and bat'}, {'start': '286.680', 'end': '291.600', 'text': "doesn't mean you lose all your power.  In fact, if you"}, {'start': '289.199', 'end': '293.800', 'text': 'increase your swing speed, you'}, {'start': '291.600', 'end': '296.400', 'text': 'can maintain the ball speed and exit velocity sufficiently'}, {'start': '293.800', 'end': '299.039', 'text': '.  Many big-name players, such as Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, have'}, {'start': '299.039', 'end': '304.800', 'text': 'adjusted their bats or swings after injuries and extended their careers'}, {'start': '301.320', 'end': '307.080', 'text': '.  Ohtani should also immediately adjust his bat to be lighter and shorter'}, {'start': '304.800', 'end': '309.840', 'text': '.  Instead of aiming for a home run every time'}, {'start': '307.080', 'end': '312.039', 'text': ', you'}, {'start': '309.840', 'end': '314.840', 'text': 'should focus on making solid contact with a quick, compact swing.'}, {'start': '312.039', 'end': '317.280', 'text': 'First, he needs to regain his sense of contact, and then he'}, {'start': '317.280', 'end': '322.479', 'text': 'needs to re-establish natural home run hitting.  Light bat, short'}, {'start': '319.600', 'end': '324.680', 'text': 'swing, early timing.  Rather'}, {'start': '322.479', 'end': '327.120', 'text': 'than trying to hit a home run with a full swing from the start'}, {'start': '324.680', 'end': '331.000', 'text': ', you should prioritize solid batting'}, {'start': '327.120', 'end': '333.400', 'text': ".  Ohtani's upper body, shoulders and elbows have"}, {'start': '331.000', 'end': '336.280', 'text': 'not fully recovered, and the flexibility of his swing has'}, {'start': '333.400', 'end': '339.000', 'text': "decreased.  Today's bats are still somewhat long and"}, {'start': '336.280', 'end': '341.479', 'text': 'heavy, which was fine in the heyday but'}, {'start': '339.000', 'end': '344.120', 'text': 'now hampers swing speed and timing'}, {'start': '341.479', 'end': '346.680', 'text': '.  In fact, there is'}, {'start': '344.120', 'end': '349.479', 'text': 'some evidence that switching bats can have surprising benefits'}, {'start': '346.680', 'end': '351.759', 'text': ".  '25 season"}, {'start': '349.479', 'end': '354.560', 'text': 'Max Muncy made significant changes to his playing style'}, {'start': '351.759', 'end': '356.759', 'text': '.  He stopped using a special bat called a Gyorai bat, which has a'}, {'start': '354.560', 'end': '359.360', 'text': 'heavy head and is designed to generate power'}, {'start': '359.360', 'end': '365.080', 'text': '.  He switched to a more traditional, balanced'}, {'start': '362.400', 'end': '367.800', 'text': "bat.  It's a seemingly small change that has"}, {'start': '369.880', 'end': '374.919', 'text': 'had hugely positive results for Muncy and the Dodgers as a whole.  Previously, Muncy had been using a Gyorai bat, which had'}, {'start': '374.919', 'end': '379.240', 'text': 'allowed him to produce a powerful swing and hit home runs, but he'}, {'start': '379.240', 'end': '384.560', 'text': 'had many issues with timing and swing consistency.  Bats with heavy heads'}, {'start': '381.919', 'end': '387.240', 'text': 'require high control of the wrists and arms'}, {'start': '384.560', 'end': '389.800', 'text': ', and if this is not the case, there is a high'}, {'start': '387.240', 'end': '392.479', 'text': 'risk of the timing being off as the bat will not be able to keep up with high-speed fastballs'}, {'start': '389.800', 'end': '395.240', 'text': '.  Recognizing the problem, Muncy'}, {'start': '392.479', 'end': '397.520', 'text': 'decided to change bats.  He'}, {'start': '395.240', 'end': '400.160', 'text': 'switched to a more balanced bat, which gave him'}, {'start': '397.520', 'end': '402.680', 'text': 'more wrist flexibility, improved swing speed'}, {'start': '400.160', 'end': '406.080', 'text': 'and gave him better control over the direction of the ball'}, {'start': '402.680', 'end': '408.759', 'text': '.  However, looking at Shohei Ohtani today, another'}, {'start': '406.080', 'end': '410.960', 'text': 'issue has come to light: his batting order is hindering his performance'}, {'start': '408.759', 'end': '414.440', 'text': '.'}, {'start': '410.960', 'end': '416.800', 'text': 'American media is currently suggesting that the most logical batting order would be for'}, {'start': '414.440', 'end': '420.240', 'text': 'Otani and Freeman'}, {'start': '416.800', 'end': '422.720', 'text': '.  Even if the team continues to be dominated by left-handed batters, this is'}, {'start': '420.240', 'end': '426.440', 'text': 'expected to reduce the chances of Ohtani hitting the ball too far'}, {'start': '422.720', 'end': '429.000', 'text': '.  Ohtani is not particularly weak against left-handed pitchers'}, {'start': '426.440', 'end': '431.879', 'text': ', and he'}, {'start': '429.000', 'end': '434.599', 'text': 'tends to bat better when there are runners on base.  Furthermore, with Betts on'}, {'start': '431.879', 'end': '437.800', 'text': 'first base, there will be space among the 12 bases'}, {'start': '434.599', 'end': '440.400', 'text': ", increasing Ohtani's chances of hitting.  The usual"}, {'start': '437.800', 'end': '443.599', 'text': 'zigzag batting order works well, but'}, {'start': '440.400', 'end': '445.919', 'text': 'this type of flexible batting order structure'}, {'start': '443.599', 'end': '448.759', 'text': 'may bring out even more offensive power.  However, it is also true that'}, {'start': '445.919', 'end': '451.919', 'text': "following Ohtani's explosive performance last season,"}, {'start': '448.759', 'end': '454.720', 'text': 'other teams are conducting detailed data analysis and'}, {'start': '451.919', 'end': '457.319', 'text': "searching for ways to counter him.  In today's"}, {'start': '454.720', 'end': '460.440', 'text': 'age of technology and data analytics,'}, {'start': '457.319', 'end': '463.080', 'text': 'other teams are spending big money to meticulously analyze the movements of their star players'}, {'start': '460.440', 'end': '465.759', 'text': '.  The'}, {'start': '463.080', 'end': '468.360', 'text': 'strategy of not letting runners get on base before Ohtani has been very effective'}, {'start': '465.759', 'end': '471.319', 'text': '.  In other words, we cannot overlook the objective reality that the'}, {'start': '468.360', 'end': '474.319', 'text': 'Dodger batting lineup as a whole is facing a tough situation due to the level of many other teams'}, {'start': '474.319', 'end': '480.919', 'text': '.  Therefore, reorganizing the batting order and'}, {'start': '477.520', 'end': '482.840', 'text': 'reviewing player placements'}, {'start': '480.919', 'end': '485.960', 'text': 'will be important experiments for Dorsey in the future'}, {'start': '482.840', 'end': '488.800', 'text': '.  Thank you for watching'}, {'start': '485.960', 'end': '491.800', 'text': '.  Please add some excitement to the discussion in the comments section.'}, {'start': '488.800', 'end': '495.919', 'text': 'If you want to know more interesting information,'}, {'start': '491.800', 'end': '495.919', 'text': 'please subscribe to our channel.'}]