• Shohei Ohtani made history in 2021 by becoming the first player since Babe Ruth to be named an All-Star as both a pitcher and a hitter.
• He won the 2021 American League MVP award, underscoring his unique talent as a two-way player.
• Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels in December 2017 after being a highly sought-after international free agent.
• He was born on July 5, 1994, in Oshu, Japan, and began playing baseball at a young age.
• Before joining the MLB, Ohtani played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2013 to 2017.
• In 2022, he became the first player to hit 30 home runs and strike out 200 batters in the same season, showcasing his dual-threat ability.
• Ohtani is known for his exceptional speed, recording some of the fastest sprint times in the league.
• He has a unique pitching style that includes a fastball that can reach over 100 mph and a devastating splitter.
• In addition to his athletic prowess, Ohtani is known for his humility and dedication to the game, earning respect from teammates and fans alike.
• He has been featured in various media, including being on the cover of the MLB The Show video game in 2022.
