Shohei Ohtani’s no good, very bad playoffs: Inside the stats behind Dodgers star's postseason slump
Ohtani has two World Series titles to his name — but he's also been up-and-down in the postseason since joining the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers star, has had a disappointing postseason this year, facing a significant slump that raised concerns about his performance. Despite his previous success in the postseason with the Angels and the Dodgers, Ohtani struggled in 2026, hitting just .192 with a .313 on-base percentage, .308 slugging percentage, and an .630 OPS.
His performance was particularly poor against the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS, going 2-for-13 without driving in a run. Ohtani's injuries also played a role, as he hadn't hit a home run since mid-August. Despite these struggles, Ohtani remained in the lineup, and he eventually hit his first postseason home run in Game 4 of the NLCS against Milwaukee.
However, even with this one home run and a handful of RBIs, Ohtani's overall 2026 postseason numbers were lackluster. His career postseason stats show a significant gap between his regular-season and postseason performance, with his best stretches coming in just two games: the 2025 NLCS Game 4 and the 2025 World Series Game 3. Ohtani's power has translated well to the postseason, but his hitting has been inconsistent otherwise, which may have impacted the Dodgers' chances of winning the World Series in 2026.
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