Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
Shohei Ohtani has been called Japan’s version of Babe Ruth, because he can hit and pitch. But, to truly be like the Great Bambino, Ohtani needs to learn to play in the field. It would also be helpful on the days he pitches so that the Angels wouldn’t lose his bat if he was to be pulled from a start.
Two weeks ago the Angels used Ohtani in the outfield for a couple of innings, marking the first time he has played in the field during a major league game.