The fact that Shohei Ohtani can pitch and hit well enough to be in a regular MLB lineup and rotation at the same time is remarkable. The fact that the Angels superstar is an all-star caliber player at both positions means he continues to add himself to the record books alongside perhaps the most legendary player in the sport’s history: Babe Ruth.
On Tuesday, Ohtani accomplished yet another feat on the diamond that puts him in a class previously only occupied by The Bambino.
Against the Athletics on Tuesday night, Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and three walks. He struck out five batters on 91 pitches in the Angels’ 5–1 win, moving his record as a starter to 10–7 on the season.
