Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani showed how to handle an injury setback with grace Tuesday, saying he will benefit from his regret as he will use it as motivation to work harder.
Addressing the media for the first time since he underwent left knee surgery on Sept. 13, the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year said the rehab process is coming along smoothly and he feels better than his offensive statistics look in an injury-shortened season.
Ohtani, who also underwent elbow surgery last fall, finished his second major league season batting .286 with 18 homers and 62 RBIs in 106 games as the Angels' designated hitter. The knee surgery interrupted the late stages of his throwing progression.