Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Named Starting Pitcher & Leadoff Hitter In MLB All-Star Game
Angels star player Shohei Ohtani has been named the starting pitcher for the American League in the 2021 All-Star Game while also batting lead-off. Adding to his already impressive All-Star weekend, Ohtani competed in the Home Run Derby just 24 hours before the All-Star Game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Ohtani is the first player to earn All-Star recognition as both a pitcher and field player. Ohtani’s monumental status forced the MLB to change their rules in the All-Star game, as they altered the Designated Hitter rule specifically to suit Ohtani. He will now be the AL’s DH and hit at ...