Ohtani seeks to put on an All-Star Game show

Shohei Ohtani, known for his exploits both on the mound and at bat, will start for the American League in tonight's All-Star Game. He'll also bat leadoff and serve as the AL's designated hitter.

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July 13, 2021 - 9:54 AM

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani will pitch and bat leadoff for the American League in tonight's All-Star Game. Photo by TNS

DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as the designated hitter in another landmark for the two-way Japanese sensation.

A 27-year-old in his fourth major league season with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani is the first two-way starter in the history of the All-Star Game, which began in 1933.

“I was actually not expecting to be chosen as a pitcher at all,” Ohtani said Monday through a translator. “It’s a huge honor and I’m going to try my best.”

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