Shohei Ohtani, All-Star Game and MLB
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Former pitcher John Smoltz reveals the downside of Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani pitching and hitting simultaneously.
Every major leaguer has a moment when he realizes that playing in the pros is different than high school, college and the minor leagues.
Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.
If Shohei Ohtani focused exclusively on pitching, in John Smoltz's mind, there'd be no one better at it in MLB.
One of the most feared hitters in the game, the three-time league MVP is easing back into pitching while amazing his teammates with his preparation and ability to juggle both roles.
The custom cleats Ohtani wore when he made MLB history last season weren't sold off like so many other items from that game
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is back at showing his hitting and pitching side again. But he addressed some "longevity" concerns.
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