Ohtani is a harrowing sight for opposition pitchers and hitters alike. He's a puppeteer of sorts when he's at the plate, capable of turning even the league's best gunslingers to rag dolls with the crack of the bat. His physique is a big reason why.

It's always been my childhood dream to be able to be in an important situation, to play in important games,” Ohtani said.

Shohei Ohtani is feeling excitement, not nerves, on eve of his postseason debut with the Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is about to realize his childhood dream of playing in important games