A 2nd Tommy John surgery could be tougher for Shohei Ohtani to return from. But it's not a given.

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Report Overview: The article contains several manipulations such as cherry-picking data, omission of key information, and biased language. These manipulations contribute to a lower objectivity score.

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Shohei Ohtani (80)

Doctors (70)

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Cherry-picking data

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Combine that with his offense the last three seasons — a .278 average, 124 homers, 290 RBIs and 56 stolen bases entering Friday mostly as a designated hitter — and expectations before the injury were that the 2021 AL MVP could command a record $500 million-plus contract as a free agent this offseason.

Provide a more balanced view of Ohtani's offensive statistics, including any weaknesses or areas for improvement.

Include data on other players' offensive statistics for comparison.

Omission of key information

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If Ohtani has the surgery, he wouldn’t pitch again until 2025 at the earliest. Recovery time for most pitchers ranges from 12 to 18 months, though positions players have returned quicker.

Include information about the success rate of pitchers returning from a second Tommy John surgery.

Provide more context on the recovery process for pitchers and position players.

Biased language

Using language that favors one side or viewpoint over another.

“What I’ve seen is a big retear rate,” said Altchek, who twice operated on Taillon and estimates he has performed 1,800 Tommy John surgeries since 1993.

Use neutral language to describe the retear rate and Altchek's experience.

Include information from other experts to provide a more balanced perspective.

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