No Triple Crown for Shohei Ohtani, but Los Angeles Dodgers Finish 2024 Regular Season Strong

Shohei Ohtani’s Triple Crown chase captivated MLB fans, but he narrowly missed out, finishing just behind Luis Arraez in batting average. Despite this, Ohtani’s season was nothing short of remarkable, leading the league in numerous offensive categories. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended their regular season on a high note, clinching the best record in MLB with a 98-64 finish, thanks to a strong 5-game winning streak against the Rockies.

This episode dives into the Dodgers’ postseason roster considerations, including bullpen decisions and updates on key players like Freddie Freeman. The National League wild card race adds another layer of intrigue, with the Braves, Mets, and Diamondbacks battling for playoff spots, potentially impacting the Dodgers’ NLDS matchup against the Padres.

Tune in to explore these exciting developments and gain insights into how the Dodgers’ postseason journey might unfold.

Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Dodgers wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute with two of the biggest Dodger fans you’ll ever meet. Thanks for making Locked On Dodgers your first listen every day, and please tell your friends!

For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

0:00 Intro

0:02 Engaging with Locked On Dodgers

3:36 The Challenge of Winning the Triple Crown

6:08 Evolution of Baseball Statistics

10:03 Dodgers’ Postseason Roster Challenges

12:24 Dodgers’ Resilience and Performance

14:57 Dodgers’ Bullpen Dynamics

23:37 The 40-40 Club Heartbreak

24:53 Dodgers Postseason Drama and Tension

27:11 Strategic Implications of Doubleheaders

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH!

TonaITonal is the world’s smartest and most effective strength training system that helps get you stronger. Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code LOCKEDONMLB. That’s Tonal.com, and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for $200 off your purchase.

PrizePicksDownload the app today or click HERE and use code LOCKEDONMLB to win $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup. PrizePicks. Run Your Game.

GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.

FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS – guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

13 comments

  2. Silly. You have to get HITS (generally speaking) before you can score runs.

    Just because in recent years it has become fashionable to pooh-pooh Batting Average (you'll hear EVERY YouTube presenter parrot one another in making this statement whenever the matter's disccussed) doesn't mean we should discard Logic and Sanity in the interest of hopping on the bandwagon.

    What's more, the Greatest hitters, to a man (Ruth, Gherig, Williams, Aaron, Mays, et al., ad nauseum) ALL had high batting averages. Just like Judge, and – to a lesser extent – Ohtani.

  6. Ohtani has paid the Dodgers back for all they spent on him all in his first season with all the merchandise of his that has been sold and his amazing first season and now the playoffs , pretty good return for your money and he's just getting started

  7. I would bet that if the current playoff format continues for a long time, say for the next 20 years, it will turn out that teams with a first round bye do, in fact, have a significant advantage. There's a lot of luck in baseball, and sometimes the best team doesn't win in the short run, because lady luck wasn't on their side for a game or two, but given enough of a sample size, we will eventually find that the majority of the teams that advance to the LCS, to the World Series, and win the World Series, will be from the teams that had that first round bye.

  13. Great show! Thanks for adding Time and Chapter stamps. I’m usually quite nervous about the postseason, even with all our regular season success. I’m not a fan of Dave Roberts during the postseason, but this year feels different. The Shohei effect seems genuine, and with decent pitching and above-average offense, we’ll be tough to beat!

Leave a Reply