What happened: Shohei Ohtani threw six more scoreless innings and lowered his ERA to 0.74 through 10 starts. Jeff Passan noted that only Jacob deGrom in 2021 and Juan Marichal in 1966 posted lower ERAs through 10 starts in major league history.
Why it matters: The run has pushed Ohtani into rare early-season company while reinforcing his case as one of MLB's dominant arms in 2026. His opponent production also shows how little contact damage he has allowed.
By the numbers: Through 10 starts: Jacob deGrom, 2021: 0.56 ERA; Juan Marichal, 1966: 0.59; Shohei Ohtani, 2026: 0.74. Hitters are slashing .144/.224/.211 against Ohtani.
What to watch: Watch whether Ohtani can keep the pace over his next turn through the rotation as innings build into June.