What happened: Ohtani's three tracked batted balls were clocked at 103.9 mph, 98.6 mph and 98.2 mph. The swings came while he DHed and hit second in his return to the starting lineup for the final week.
Why it matters: Consistent triple-digit and high-90s contact offers an early timing read after his injured-list stint. Production from the No. 2 spot shapes late-September lineup length for the stretch run.
By the numbers: Top exit velocity: 103.9 mph; second: 98.6 mph; third: 98.2 mph; 3 of 3 tracked balls at 98+ mph.
What to watch: Watch whether the hard contact converts into extra-base production over the remaining games.