...yet. He has the potential as he was always scouted as being a better pitcher than a hitter. IS HE NOW? No, and you must not know baseball if you think those numbers are ACE numbers SMH. The only reason he started the All Star game was because Cole dropped out.

He is not consistent with his control and has to throw more innings to start proving that which is why he qualify for the Cy Young. He may have one or the best splitters in the game but he doesn't have the consistency with control for his pitches like he did in Japan. An ERA of 3.38 is NOT an ace.

Alcantara in Miami is doing better than Ohtani on the mound and wouldn't be an ace on other teams. Alcantara has just under 200 innings at 194, 189 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.058, ALL better than Ohtani. Ohtani and Alcantara's ERA"s are not even in the top 10. 17th is not ELITE in any sport. This is a dumb argument that you have yet to back up with actual numbers LOL