Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels, made headlines with his impressive display on the mound during spring training last year, reaching a remarkable 103.5 mph after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the head team physician for the Dodgers, expressed some concern over the sudden increase in velocity post-surgery, which led to Ohtani undergoing an enhanced version of the Tommy John procedure in September.
As the 50th anniversary of the first Tommy John surgery approaches, Ohtani's case has become a focal point in the evolution of the operation. Despite the risks involved, the Dodgers showed their confidence in Ohtani's recovery by awarding him a record $700 million contract in December.
