Well Ohtani *IS* getting dicked by the umpires and I feel like it's getting to his head. What he needs to concentrate on is not worrying about the count, just looking for his pitch and being ready to hit it when it comes.
Pretty sure that was added shortly after Mo Vaughn injured himself immediately following his signing with the Angels and sprained his ankle within like, his first 2 games at Angel Stadium.
How long are these umps going to keep taking the bat out of Ohtanis hands?
It's like they're in extra "screw him over" mode since he got MVP.
Gawd I'm so sick of shitty umps.